Derek
BoyOrigin: Germanic
Meaning
“ruler of the people”
Cultural Notes
Derek is an English form of the Germanic Theodoric; the spelling Dirk is the Dutch and Low German form.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1970s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Derek
- Derek Jeter, Derek Hough, Derek Jacobi
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