Dereck vs Trey

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
Trey Rank #790

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #790 for Trey.

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

Trey ___

  • Trey James
  • Trey Michael
  • Trey Allen
  • Trey Davis
  • Trey Hunter
  • Trey William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dereck

Aaron Marcus Damon Jessica Nicole

If you choose Trey

Deuce Quinn Chase Blake Drew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dereck or Trey more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Trey at #790 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Trey mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Dereck and Trey boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.

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