Derek Name Origin
/DEH-rik/-
American (English) 60%
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British (English) 30%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Derek
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Derek is a male given name of English origin, derived from the Old German name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people'. It is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Derek each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).