Dereck
Dereck is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people; sovereign of the tribe.
Origin and history
Dereck is a modern English spelling variant of Derek, which derives from the Germanic name Theodoric. The name translates to 'ruler of the people' or 'people's king'. It is a steady choice in the U.S., offering a contemporary spin on a classic masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
8,296 babies in the United States have been named Dereck since 1880. It ranks #1326 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #840.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.4 %)
- TX (18.7 %)
- NY (13.7 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NJ (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 196 |
| 1960-1970 | 539 |
| 1970-1980 | 779 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,551 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,146 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,165 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,361 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,554 |
Famous people named Dereck
- Dereck Chisora: Boxer, Athlete
- Dereck Whittenburg: Basketball Player, Basketball Coach
- Dereck Krouse: Entrepreneur, Executive
Nicknames
Rick, Derick
Fun facts
- Dereck ultimately traces back to the ancient Gothic king Theodoric the Great, whose name meant 'ruler of the people'.
- This specific spelling retains the exact pronunciation of Derek while adding an extra 'e' in the second syllable.