Derik

Derik: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “people's ruler”
Origin: Germanic
Say it: DAIR-ik · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Derik is a spelling variant of Derek, from Theodoric via Low German and Dutch forms. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'.

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How popular is Derik?

202410.2 per million US babies

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Babies named Derik in 202434

2024 rank#3,405 boys

Peak year1987

Total US babies since 18805,481

Derik is steady now but far below its 1987 peak.

Names like Derik

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Derekruler of the people · Germanic
Dereckpeople's ruler · Germanic
Derrickpeople ruler · Germanic
Derickpeople's ruler · Germanic
Darrickruler of the people · Germanic
Williamresolute protector · Germanic
Henryhome ruler · Germanic
Charlesfree man · Germanic

Derik questions

What does the name Derik mean?

Derik means "people's ruler". It comes from Germanic. Derik is a spelling variant of Derek, from Theodoric via Low German and Dutch forms. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'people' and 'ruler'.

Is Derik a boy or girl name?

Derik is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Derik?

34 US babies were named Derik in 2024. Its peak year was 1987.

How do you pronounce Derik?

Derik is usually pronounced DAIR-ik.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.