Derrick
DER-ik
Popularity
#818
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
146,052
Peak Year
#4,171 in 1980
First Recorded
1917
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Derrick is an English name derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "people's ruler" or "gifted ruler".
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Derrick Rose
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Derrick May
American electronic musician and DJ
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