Derek Name Origin

/DEH-rik/

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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.

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).

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