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Dirk Meaning and Origin

Dirk is Dutch, German given name meaning The name Dirk is of German origin, and it means "a ruler or leader of the people.".

Dirk is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Dirk is currently #5046 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Dirk are Dirk Nowitzki.

Dirk is a 4 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Dirk name meaning

The name Dirk is of German origin, and it means "a ruler or leader of the people."

Dirk name origin

Dutch German

Name facts

4 letter name and 1 syllables

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Dirk were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Dirk in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Dirk in Canada

Celebrities named Dirk

Dirk Nowitzki (Basketball)

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Dirk - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Dirk?
The meaning of the name Dirk is The name Dirk is of German origin, and it means "a ruler or leader of the people.".
What is the origin of the name Dirk?
The origin of the name Dirk is Dutch German .
Is Dirk a girl or boy name?
The name Dirk is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Dirk were boys, 0.00% of babies called Dirk were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Dirk?
According to statistics, Dirk is ranked 5046th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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