Derek is a ♂ boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Derek?
Derek is a short variant of the Latin name Theodoric.
What does the name Derek mean?
Derek means “ruler of the people”.
Pronunciation of Derek
Variants of the name Derek
DereckPopularity of the name Derek
The name Derek is ranked #3282 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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