What does the name Dereck mean?

The name Dereck means "Ruler of the people".

What is the origin of the name Dereck?

Dereck is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 412 babies were named Dereck in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Dereck is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 412 ↗

All-Time Total: 7,900

Peak Year: 2024

Dereck is of English origin, derived from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people."

Boy names closely related to Dereck

Jeremias Nael Adiel Hansel Eliel Derick Josias Lian

Girl names closely related to Dereck

Dara Hellen Angeli Keren Adara Ainara Valery Daenerys

Names with similar meaning to Dereck

Darrick Dedrick Derek Derick Derrick Dirk

Births per year in the United States

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