Dereck vs Layton

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

Playground Safety Score

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Layton

Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#693
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lay, Layt, Layty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dereck Rank #665
Layton Rank #693

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #693 for Layton.

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

Layton ___

  • Layton James
  • Layton Cole
  • Layton Reid
  • Layton Blake
  • Layton Hayes
  • Layton Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dereck

Aaron Marcus Damon Jessica Nicole

If you choose Layton

Peyton Clayton Sutton Harlow Weston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dereck or Layton more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Layton mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dereck and Layton boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.

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