Names like Derek
If Derek is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Germanic classics to names with a similar sound. Derek has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Richard, Raymond, Ricardo and Albert.
24 boy names like Derek
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- Richard#234Richard means "powerful ruler" or "strong leader."Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Raymond#395Wise protector; mighty guardianAlso GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Ricardo#380Powerful ruler; brave power.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Albert#614The name Albert means 'noble and bright' or 'noble and famous'.Also Germanic2 syllables
- Fernando#387This name means someone who is brave and ready for an adventure.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Roger#834Roger means "famous spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- Robert#92Robert means "bright fame." It comes from Germanic roots that combine words for "fame"…Also Germanic2 syllables
- FredrickPeaceful ruler, powerful leaderAlso Germanic2 syllables
- Armando#556This name means "army man" or "soldier." It signifies someone strong, brave, and…Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Rodrigo#492Rodrigo means "famous ruler".Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Enrique#571This name means 'ruler of the home' or 'lord of the estate'.Also GermanicSimilar popularity curve
- Raul#634Raul means "wise counselor" or "wolf counsel".Also Germanic
- Gerardo#678Gerardo means "brave spear" or "strong with the spear." It combines the elements for…Also Germanic
- ErnestErnest means serious or sincere.Also Germanic2 syllables
- BillyBilly is a diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protector" or "will-helmet." It…Also Germanic2 syllables
- Carlos#150Carlos is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- RoderickRoderick means "famous ruler." It combines the elements "hrod," meaning fame, and "ric,"…Also Germanic
- BobbyIt is a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous'.Also Germanic2 syllables
- GaryGary means "spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- Alfredo#820This name means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel'.Also Germanic
- JarrettJarrett means "strength of a spear".Also Germanic2 syllables
- Alonso#785This name means 'noble and ready' or 'noble wolf'.Also Germanic
- BernardThis name means 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear'.Also Germanic2 syllables
- Patrick#235Patrick means "nobleman" or "patrician," referring to someone of noble birth.Similar popularity curve2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Derek?
- Names with a similar style to Derek include Richard, Raymond, Ricardo, Albert, Fernando and Roger.
- How are these names matched to Derek?
- Each name is compared with Derek on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Derek has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Germanic names are like Derek?
- Richard, Raymond, Ricardo, Albert and Fernando share Derek's Germanic roots.