Dereck

English from German, variation of Derek
"the people's ruler"

Dereck Origin and Meaning

The name Dereck is a boy's name meaning "the people's ruler".

80s sensation Derek brought several spelling variations along for the ride, including Derick, Derrick, and Dereck. While this spelling fell off the charts in in '93, it has now recently resurfaced in 2023 after rising a whopping 238 places.

# 836 in the US

Dereck Rank in US Top 1000

Popularity of the name Dereck

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Famous People Named Dereck

  • Dereck Eugene Davis
    American politician
  • Dereck Chisora
    Zimbabwean,British boxer
  • Dereck Whittenburg
    American basketball player and coach
  • Dereck Leonard Faulkner
    American NFL football player

The name Dereck in Pop Culture

  • Dereck Scott
    character from movie "My Girlfriend's Back"