Derek name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Gothic
Usage: English, Dutch, German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Derek d(e)-rek
Meaning: People and King and First of the People
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What does Derek mean?

Meaning of Derek is King of Nations or First of the People used for both genders which originated from Gothic and Old High German is chiefly used in Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, German, English and Danish..

Derek is form of Derrick in German language. The name is celebrated on July 9.

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How do I pronounce Derek?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Derek as d(e)-rek.

Variants of Derek

Darick, Ricky, Richart, Richeard, Rieke, Aric, Roderick, Theodoric, Ulrich, Rick, Dieter, Diether, Dietrich, Didier, Tiede, Derrick, Diederik, Derick

Nicknames for Derek

If you are looking for a nickname for a baby named Derek, There are plenty of choices

Names that rhyme with Derek

How popular is the name Derek?

Derek was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1924 around 231713 babies have been given the first name. When at its peak in 1980, it ranked 50th when 8363 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 137 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 2 times

Derek is a common name in Ireland given to over 8082 babies in 55 years.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1972, it ranked 22nd when 355 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. Derek is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 464 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Derek. Over 453 people have been named Derek in England and Wales.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 12 years beginning from 1964 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1968, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 81 on boy names chart when 48 babies were named Derek.

There are over 477 babies that have been given the name Derek in Queensland.

Derek is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 45 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 1000.

There are over 425 babies that have been given the name Derek in France. It also recently appeared in Belgium baby boy names chart. However things change on global perspective, Derek is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 500 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Canada, Scotland, South Africa, Australia, Ghana, Wales and New Zealand. At least, 460000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023271123800
2022298114700
2021301108900
2020310105800
2019304111200
2018256140400
2017239154500
2016226171500
2015211188100
2014205188100
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Derek in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands57629505
Finland1881750
Sweden15711305
Norway258605
Denmark95000

Numerological aspects of Derek

You are born for so much more than you think. You are deeply related to the 5 senses. You watch your mouth and think twice before you say something. People always look for comfort in your world. Your friends are like addicted to you, but your family isn't very happy with how you live your life cause you are restless. Pressure forces you to get things done fast and you like it. You always compete with yourself.

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  •  Meike - Odd girl name Meike is used specifically in German and Low German that came from Hebrew, meaning of Meike is "Power or Bitterness"
  •  Rosemarie - Originated from Latin and German, Well-Known and Perpetual Rosemarie is used as a gender insensitive name, Rosemarie means "Name of the Herb, Combination of Rose or Mary or Bitter Rose" is prevalently used in German and Norwegian. Commonly Accepted Rosemarie ranked at 499 position in 1971 on the list of baby girl names in United States
  •  Loïs - Prevalent girl name Loïs is prevalently used in Dutch which came from German and Old Greek, meaning of Loïs is "Illustrious or Fighting"
  •  Melani - Melani's meaning is The Dark or The Black is used as a girl name has its roots in Old Greek is dominantly used in Tamil and Swedish
  •  Vincent - Darling and Evergreen unisex name Vincent is of Latin origin, meaning of Vincent is "Conquering, Victor or One Who Overcomes" is largely used in English and Finnish

Sibling Names for Derek

Looking for the perfect name for your new baby boy? If you have settled on the name Derek, then you may want to consider some other names that complement it perfectly! To help inspire you, here is a list of some fantastic sibling names that pair well with Derek.

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Famous people named Derek

  • Derek Clayton, former Australian long-distance runner,
  • Derek Ibbotson, English runner
  • Derek Moore-Brabazon, 2nd Baron Brabazon of Tara, CBE succeeded the title Baron Brabazon of Tara
  • Derek McDowell, former Irish Labour Party politician
  • Derek Barber, Baron Barber of Tewkesbury, British member of the House of Lords
  • Derek Parker, British writer and broadcaster
  • Derek Benfield, British playwright and actor
  • Derek Hansen, novelist and short story writer
  • Derek Draper, English former lobbyist
  • Derek Ratcliffe, was one of the most significant British nature conservationists of the 20th century
  • Derek Burney, Canadian communications executive
  • Derek Batey, British television presenter and television executive
  • Derek Boshier, English pop artist
  • Derek Quinnell, former Welsh rugby union player
  • Derek Bermel, American composer
  • Derek Birley, distinguished English educationalist and a prize-winning writer on the social history of sport
  • Derek Beaulieu, Canadian poet, publisher and anthologist
  • Derek Hirst, English historian of early modern Britain
  • Derek Johnson, British track and field athlete,
  • Derek Malcolm, English film critic and historian
  • Derek Keppel, member of the British Royal Household
  • Derek Roe, British archaeologist most famous for his work on the Palaeolithic period
  • Derek Hugh Taylor, was Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Derek Gregory, Ph
  • Derek Ezra, Baron Ezra, British coal industry administrator
  • Derek St. Holmes, Derek St
  • Derek Oldbury, British draughts champion from Devon
  • Derek Dingle, English close-up magician
  • Derek Wragge Morley, born in Cambridge, son to a clergyman
  • Derek Raymond, English crime writer
  • Derek Curry, former American football linebacker
  • Derek Longmuir, Scottish drummer and a founding member of the 1970s pop group
  • Derek McCormack, Canadian novelist and short story writer whose work is characterized by its extreme brevity and its humorous
  • Derek Tatsuno, former baseball pitcher
  • Derek Wood, author of 'Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook'
  • Derek Dawkins, English former professional footballer,
  • Derek Oldham, English singer and actor
  • Derek Bryan, consular official, diplomat, sinologist, lecturer
  • Derek Tangye, British author
  • Derek Guille, Australian radio presenter
  • Derek Hammond-Stroud, English baritone opera singer best
  • Derek Hockridge, British translator, teacher, lecturer
  • Derek Parfit, British philosopher
  • Derek Bickerton, English-born American linguist and academic
  • Derek Taunt, British mathematician
  • Derek Barton, English organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate for 1969
  • Derek J. de Solla Price, pertains to the relationship between the literature on a subject and the number of authors
  • Derek Briggs, Irish palaeontologist and taphonomist based at Yale University
  • Derek Worlock, English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church; his highest posting was as Archbishop of Liverpool
  • Derek Denton, Australian scientist
  • Derek Walcott, Saint Lucian poet and playwright
  • Derek Bailey, English avant-garde guitarist and leading figure
  • Derek Taylor, English journalist, writer
  • Derek Jarman, English film director, stage designer, diarist
  • Derek Jacobi, English actor and stage director
  • Derek Nimmo, English character actor, producer and author
  • Derek Jeter, American former professional baseball shortstop
  • Derek Bentley case, English man

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
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