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Derek

male

Meaning

"People Ruler"

An English form influenced by Theodoric-derived names, it gained popularity in the twentieth century in Anglophone regions.

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Popularity History of Derek

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#258Top 500

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#258

Derek was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+13

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Derek Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Derek

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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