Xavier vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Xavier Rank #102

Derek Rank #258

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Xavier or Derek more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Derek mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Xavier and Derek boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.