Boy

Derek

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Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Germanic 'theodoric,' meaning 'ruler of the people.' A name that balances approachability with inherent authority.”

Popularity Over Time

Derek US popularity rank over timeRank 4220 in 1924 to rank 50 in 1980. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#50#2135#4220192419401960198020002024

Currently ranked #258 in the United States.

Origin

Germanic

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Derek

Style

StrongClassicBoldModern

Famous Bearers

  • Derek Jeter (athlete)
  • Derek Hale (Teen Wolf)
  • Derek Jacobi (actor)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Two Syllables →

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People Also Ask

From Germanic 'theodoric,' meaning 'ruler of the people.' A name that balances approachability with inherent authority.

Derek is currently ranked #258 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Derek include Derek.

Names that pair beautifully with Derek include Jasper, Alistair, Stellan, Callum, Idris.