Baby Name Roulette - Derrick
The Derek or Derrick name meaning originates from Teutonic German and Dutch, derived of Theodoric and meaning "the people's ruler". It is also as short form of Diderik. Derek, the English form has been around since the 15th century. A name choice for a boy, Derek has a number of a common variants including Derrek, Derick and Deryk - even Dirk. Popular as a name choice for a son through the mid part of the 20th century, Derek or Derrick is no longer as popular now.
The Derek or Derrick name meaning originates from Teutonic German and Dutch, derived of Theodoric and meaning "the people's ruler". It is also as short form of Diderik. Derek, the English form has been around since the 15th century. A name choice for a boy, Derek has a number of a common variants including Derrek, Derick and Deryk - even Dirk. Popular as a name choice for a son through the mid part of the 20th century, Derek or Derrick is no longer as popular now.
