Derreck
Derreck is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Derreck is a variant spelling of Derek, which originates from the Germanic name Theodoric. It means 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'. It has seen moderate usage in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling of Derek.
Popularity in the United States
1,374 babies in the United States have been named Derreck since 1880. It ranks #3339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1910.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.9 %)
- NY (27 %)
- NC (13.5 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 143 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 371 |
| 1990-2000 | 307 |
| 2000-2010 | 160 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Rick, Derk, Ricky
Fun facts
- Derreck traces its roots back to the ancient Germanic name Theodoric through the Low German and Dutch short form Dirck.
- The addition of the second 'r' and 'c' reflects late 20th-century U.S. spelling customization trends.