Derek Meaning and Origin
Derek is English, German given name meaning Derek is a masculine name of English origin. The name Derek is derived from Theodoric, which is a Germanic name meaning "people ruler"..
Derek is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Derek is currently #298 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Derek are Derek Fisher, Derek Lam, Derek Bermel.
Derek is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.
Derek
Derek name meaning
Derek is a masculine name of English origin. The name Derek is derived from Theodoric, which is a Germanic name meaning "people ruler".
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Derek is ranked #298 most popular baby boy name in 2022
Gender chart
In 2022, 100% of babies named Derek were boys
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Derek - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Derek?
The meaning of the name Derek is Derek is a masculine name of English origin. The name Derek is derived from Theodoric, which is a Germanic name meaning "people ruler"..
Is Derek a girl or boy name?
The name Derek is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Derek were boys, 0.00% of babies called Derek were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Derek?
According to statistics, Derek is ranked 298th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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