What is the origin of the name Derik?

Derik is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Derik?

Derik is currently ranked #3395 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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BoyGermanic

Derik

DER-ik

Popularity

#3395

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

5,481

Peak Year

#198 in 1987

First Recorded

1952

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derik is a variant of Derek, a name of Germanic origin, derived from Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'gifted ruler'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Der Rick Ricky

Spelling Variations

Derek Dirk

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

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