Derk
derk
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
506
Peak Year
#27 in 1967
First Recorded
1950
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variant of Dirk, a Frisian short form of Diederik, meaning 'people's ruler'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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