Derek vs Julius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Derek Rank #258
Julius Rank #390

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #390 for Julius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derek ___

  • Derek James
  • Derek Lee
  • Derek Michael
  • Derek Thomas
  • Derek Allen
  • Derek Scott

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derek

Kyle Brandon Ashley Megan Chad

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derek or Julius more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Derek and Julius mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Derek and Julius boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.

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