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BoyGermanic

Derick

DEH-rik

Popularity

#1434

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

19,690

Peak Year

#571 in 1989

First Recorded

1945

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derick is a variant of Derrick, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people" or "gifted ruler".

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Derick Brassard

    Canadian professional ice hockey player

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Personality Traits

StrongReliableLoyalLeader

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