What does the name Derrick mean?

The name Derrick means "Ruler of the people".

What is the origin of the name Derrick?

Derrick is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 305 babies were named Derrick in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

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

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 305 ↘

All-Time Total: 145,055

Peak Year: 1980

Derrick is of Germanic origin, derived from the name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people."

Boy names closely related to Derrick

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Girl names closely related to Derrick

Khloe Maliyah Heaven Aniyah Aubrie Reign Tiana Kaliyah

Names with similar meaning to Derrick

Darrick Dedrick Dereck Derek Derick Dirk

Births per year in the United States

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