Dereck vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#665
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev, Rick

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Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#710
Total SSA Count
375
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dereck Rank #665
Duke Rank #710

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #710 for Duke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dereck ___

  • Dereck James
  • Dereck Michael
  • Dereck Lee
  • Dereck Wayne
  • Dereck Scott
  • Dereck Allen

Duke ___

  • Duke James
  • Duke William
  • Duke Henry
  • Duke Thomas
  • Duke Lee
  • Duke Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dereck

Aaron Marcus Damon Jessica Nicole

If you choose Duke

Earl Rex Beau Chase Baron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dereck or Duke more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Duke mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Dereck and Duke boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.

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