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BoyGermanic

Dereck

DEH-rik

Popularity

#664

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

7,900

Peak Year

#412 in 2024

First Recorded

1949

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An alternative spelling of Derek, which is of Germanic origin, derived from Theodoric, meaning 'people-ruler' or 'power of the tribe'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

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Personality Traits

LeaderDeterminedResponsibleProtective

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