Titus vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Titus

Boy #384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"title of honor, great one"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Titus Rank #384

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #384 for Titus.

Is Titus or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Titus at #384 in the United States.

What do Titus and Derek mean?

Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Titus and Derek boy or girl names?

Titus is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.