What does the name Derek mean?

The name Derek means "Ruler of the people".

What is the origin of the name Derek?

Derek is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 1,355 babies were named Derek in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

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Births Last Year: 1,355 ↘

All-Time Total: 237,860

Peak Year: 1989

Derek is of English origin and is derived from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people."

Boy names closely related to Derek

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Girl names closely related to Derek

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Names with similar meaning to Derek

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Births per year in the United States

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