Name comparison · boy names
Dereck vs. Derek
In 2025, Derek leads at #284 among U.S. boys' names, with Dereck at #688. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Dereck | Derek |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #688 | #284 |
| Babies in 2025 | 396 | 1,191 |
| All-time peak | #663 in 2024 | #50 in 1980 |
| Uniqueness score | 46 / 100 | 33 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Maryland (#300) | Rhode Island (#177) |