Simon vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Simon Rank #251

Derek Rank #258

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Simon or Derek more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Simon and Derek mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Simon and Derek boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.