Name comparison · boy names
Dean vs. Derek
In 2025, Dean leads at #125 among U.S. boys' names, with Derek at #284. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Dean | Derek |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #125 | #284 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,876 | 1,191 |
| All-time peak | #78 in 1967 | #50 in 1980 |
| Uniqueness score | 22 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
| Strongest state | South Dakota (#30) | Rhode Island (#177) |