Dereck vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dereck Rank #665
Hugh Rank #765

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #765 for Hugh.

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

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dereck

Aaron Marcus Damon Jessica Nicole

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dereck or Hugh more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Hugh mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Dereck and Hugh boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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