Jerek
JER-eck
Popularity
#11522
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
504
Peak Year
#24 in 2013
First Recorded
1979
Style
Modern & Trendy, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A modern variation of the more common name Derek, meaning 'ruler of the people' from Germanic roots.
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