Dereck vs Raylan

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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Popularity Comparison

Dereck Rank #665
Raylan Rank #717

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #717 for Raylan.

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

Raylan ___

  • Raylan James
  • Raylan Cole
  • Raylan Scott
  • Raylan Dale
  • Raylan Wayne
  • Raylan Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dereck

Aaron Marcus Damon Jessica Nicole

If you choose Raylan

Waylon Wyatt Sawyer Ember Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dereck or Raylan more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Raylan mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Dereck and Raylan boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.

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