Diederik name meaning

Gender: Boy
Origin: Gothic, Old High German and English
Usage: Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish
Meaning: Ruler of the People, The People's Ruler, Thiuda and Reiks
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What does Diederik mean?

Diederik is Dutch equivalent of Derek. Also Diederik is equivalent of Dietrich in Dutch language. Also Diederik is equivalent of Theodoric in Dutch language.

Variants of Diederik

Diderik, Derek, Dietrich, Theodoric, Derrick, Darick, Ricky, Dieter, Tiede, Dedrick, Theodorich, Deidric, Diether, Dedric, Rick, Derick, Dareck, Rickyy, Richart, Richeard, Rieke, Aric, Roderick, Ulrich, Diet, Didier, Deadrick, Daedric, Tyrick

How popular is the name Diederik?

Diederik is an uncommon baby name in Belgium and may not be used now. Diederik is a common name in Netherlands and South Africa. At least, 6000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

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Diederik in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands2654264156
Sweden91256
Norway9856
Denmark3050

Here's what numbers has to say about Diederik

You can be pretty stubborn sometimes, however, you always make your point. Don't settle for an ordinary life. Don't be ordinary. You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. You are warm but cold at the same time, strong but gentle, depending on the people around you. You always compete with yourself. You lack adventure. Perhaps you are born to make bad people do good things and walk the right path.

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Famous people named Diederik

  • Diederik Hol, Dutch Design Engineer
  • Diederik Wissels, was born in Rotterdam in December 1960
  • Diederik Simon, rower from the Netherlands
  • Diederik Korteweg, Dutch mathematician
  • Diederik van Weel, former Dutch field hockey player,
  • Diederik Samsom, Dutch retired politician and environmentalist
  • Diederik Boer, Dutch football player who plays as a goalkeeper
  • Diederik Durven, Dutch colonial administrator and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

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