Baby Name Roulette - Derek
Derek originates of Teutonic German and Dutch, derived of Theodoric and meaning "the people's ruler". It is also as short form of Diderik. Derek, the English form has been around since the 15th century. A name choice for a son, Derek has a number of a common variants including Derrek, Derick and Deryk - even Dirk.
Derek originates of Teutonic German and Dutch, derived of Theodoric and meaning "the people's ruler". It is also as short form of Diderik. Derek, the English form has been around since the 15th century. A name choice for a son, Derek has a number of a common variants including Derrek, Derick and Deryk - even Dirk.
Derek Name Meaning:
The people's ruler.
Gender: Male
Pronounced: DARE-ik
Origin: Teutonic Germanic
Gender: Male
Pronounced: DARE-ik
Origin: Teutonic Germanic
Derek Variations:
Derrick / Dirk / Deryck
Famous Dereks:
Baseball
Derek Jeter
Actor
Derek Jacobi
Nobel Prize
Derek Walcott (Literature)
Fashion Writer
Derek Blasberg
