Derek
- Pronunciation
- [De-rek]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ruler of the people
- Origin
- Germanic
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick | Strong: Oak-Hearted. See Also Derek. | Male | English |
| Dereck | Ruler of the people | Male | Germanic |
| Derick | Ruler of the people | Male | Germanic |
| Derik | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | English |
| Derrick | Ruler of the people | Male | Germanic |
| Derry | Oak Grove. Surname. | Male | English |
| Dirk | Ruler of the people | Male | Germanic |
| Rick | Strong power | Male | French |
| Ricky | Strong power | Male | French |
Famous People Named Derek
- Derek Jeter is a famous American baseball player.
- Derek Walcott is the receiver of a Nobel Prize, in the field of Literature.