Wilson vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Wilson Rank #645

Dereck Rank #665

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Wilson or Dereck more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Dereck mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Wilson and Dereck boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.