Wilder vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Wilder Rank #391

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wilder or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wilder and Derek mean?

Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilder and Derek boy or girl names?

Wilder is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.