Timothy vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Timothy Rank #208

Derek Rank #258

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Timothy or Derek more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Derek mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Timothy and Derek boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.