Tucker vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

American English

12 High Risk

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Tucker Rank #200

Derek Rank #258

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Tucker or Derek more popular?

Tucker is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Tucker and Derek mean?

Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Tucker and Derek boy or girl names?

Tucker is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.