Derk name meaning
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What does Derk mean?
Meaning of Derk is Ruler of the People is dominantly used in English and Dutch and is aimed at boys is rooted from Gothic and Old High German. Derk is variation of Theodoric.
Origin of Offbeat Theodoric is in Gothic, meaning of Theodoric is "Thiuda, People's Ruler and Ruler of the Army" is used primarily in English. Derk is variant of well-liked Dirk. Dirk is short form of Dietrich.
Dirk is English and Dutch equivalent of Derek. Also Dirk is equivalent of Diederik in German and English languages. Dirk's meaning is King of Nations and First of the People is originated from Old High German and Gothic.
How do I pronounce Derk?
The two syllabled name Derk is commonly pronounced as d(e)-rk.
Variants of Derk
Dirk, Theodoric, Derek, Diederik, Dedric, Ricky, Rick, Darick, Dieter, Tiede, Derrick, Diderik, Dietrich, Daedric, Dedrick, Rickyy, Richart, Richeard, Rieke, Aric, Roderick, Ulrich, Tyrick
How popular is the name Derk?
Derk is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1950 and was last seen in 1993, during its 39 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 2000 names.
In 1967, it ranked 1476th when 27 boys were named Derk. Over 506 babies in United States have been named Derk. The first name is a common name in Netherlands while somewhat familiar name in Germany, Canada and South Africa.
According to our findings, over 5000 babies have been named Derk globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 8698 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5613 | 8 |
| 1988 | 4785 | 9 |
| 1987 | 4237 | 10 |
| 1986 | 4452 | 9 |
| 1985 | 3401 | 13 |
| 1984 | 5560 | 6 |
| 1983 | 4137 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5001 | 7 |
| 1981 | 4957 | 7 |
Facts
Derk in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 9004 | 4233 | 0 | 11 |
 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 11 |
 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Derk
You are easy to talk to but hard to understand. Having 5 as your soul urge number reveals your deep desire to change and transform all the time. People hate your inconsistency and need for adrenaline every time things get too good to be true. When you focus on something, you don't let go until you realize the thing. You are sociable, outgoing and open to new friendships. You love deadlines because they ‘force' you to bring out the best of you in a determined period of time.
Go through the following names similar to Derk
- Sanne - Celebrated and Fresh girl name Sanne is originated from Hebrew and is used dominantly in English and Norwegian languages, meaning of Sanne is "Lily or Lily Flower"
- Matheu - Used prevalently in Dutch and Spanish unexpected, Matheu has origin in Hebrew, a baby boy name, Matheu means "Gift of God"
- Claus - Origin of Darling and Rooted Claus is in Old Greek, meaning of Claus is "Nikolaus or Victory or People" and is used mostly in Finnish, English and German is used for boys
- Job - Admired and Ever lasting boy name Job means "The Afflicted, He that Weeps or Cries or Rejected" used largely in Finnish and English is originated from Hebrew and Dutch
- Hes - Hess origin is Dutch, meaning of Hes is "One who is Bold" is bestowed upon baby boys. Hes is resulted from Hessel.
Sibling Names for Derk
Choosing a name for your baby can be a tough decision. If you've decided on the name Derk, perhaps you're looking for inspiration for sibling names that complement it. We've gathered a list of potential sibling names to help guide your decision-making process. From classic to unique, there's something for everyone on this list.
Sister for Derk
- Hildebrand
- Ekkehard
- Derrick
- Albertino
- Conrad
- Adalbero
- Anselme
- Dedrick
- Fredrick
- Frederick
- Dirck
- Derek
- Hermie
- Hedrick
- Durk
For a brother
Famous people named Derk
- Derk Bodde, American Sinologist and historian of China
- Derk Cheetwood, American singer and actor
- Derk Jan Eppink, Dutch journalist, politician
Lists having Derk
- Boy names beginning with D
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- German Boy Names
- Gothic Boy Names
- Dutch Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Der
- Baby Names that mean Ruler
- Baby Names that mean People
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/