Tatum vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Tatum Rank #195

Derek Rank #258

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Tatum or Derek more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Derek mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Tatum and Derek boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.