Dirk name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Gothic
Usage: English, German, Dutch, Low German, Flemish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dirk d(i)-rk
Meaning: Ruler of the People and Form of Derek
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What does Dirk mean?

Well-Liked Dirk is originated from Old High German and Gothic, Dirk means "Ruler of the People or Form of Derek" and is given to baby boys is predominantly used in Danish, Finnish, Dutch, English, German, Norwegian, Low German, Swedish and Flemish.

Dirk is short of Dietrich. Dietrich is variant of noteworthy Dedrick. Also Dietrich is variant of predominant Derek. Dietrich is also version of Theodoric. Dietrich is equivalent of Theodorich in German language.

Commonly Accepted Dietrich came from Old High German, Gothic and English languages, meaning of Dietrich is "Ruler of the People, Ruler and Folk". Dirk is Dutch, German and English form of Derek.

Also Dirk is English and Dutch form of Diederik. It is celebrated on July 9.

How do I pronounce Dirk?

The one syllabled name Dirk is commonly pronounced as d(i)-rk. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., durk.

Variants of Dirk

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

Names that rhyme with Dirk

How popular is the name Dirk?

Dirk was a common name in United States. Over 10804 babies have been named Dirk since 1918. At the peak of its usage in 1954,. However after 98 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

In addition to that, the name has been in Dirk is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 200 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 176 on boy names chart when 95 babies were given the name Dirk. Over 421 people have been named Dirk in Netherlands.

Dirk is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. It had a short run of 7 years on France boy names chart. Dirk is a rare baby name in Belgium and may not be used now.

However things change on global perspective, Dirk is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 400 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in South Africa. At least, 400000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018507118
2017328834
2016417324
2015407225
2014378127
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Dirk in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands4761426343553
Finland2866150
Sweden199100553
Norway104165553
Denmark174050

What numerology tells about Dirk?

You can handle being on your own but you prefer to be surrounded by people you love and respect. You are unique and born to stand out. With time, people who don't belong near you, walk away. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for. You lack traveling and exploring. Not everyone wants to change the world as you do. You want to prove to yourself and others that you can be successful in anything you chose to be.

Other names similar to Dirk, for would be parents

  •  Liese - Curious girl name Liese is used specifically in Swedish and Finnish, meaning of Liese is "My God has Sworn or My God is Perfect" has origin in Hebrew
  •  Jorin - Odd boy name Jorin is used in Dutch and Frisian and rooted from Old Greek, meaning of Jorin is "Watchful or Bauer"
  •  Bas - Meaning of Bas is From Sebaste has origin in Old Greek and Celtic and is aimed at both sexes is particulary used in Dutch and English
  •  Fem - Darling Fem especially is used in Dutch aimed at baby girls, meaning of Fem is "Good Speech" is of Old Greek origin
  •  Nico - Nico's meaning is Victorious Person, Abbreviation of Nicholas or Victory of the People is used dominantly in Danish and Norwegian, a unisex name has origin in Old Greek. Prevailing name Nico managed to bag 382nd position on list of baby boy names in 2018 in United States
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Sibling Names for Dirk

When it comes to naming a baby, many parents find inspiration in the names of family members or close friends. If you have chosen the name Dirk for your little one, you may want to consider selecting a sibling name that complements it. Here are some suggestions for sibling names that pair well with Dirk.

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Famous people named Dirk

  • Dirk Hoogendam, a
  • Dirk Hartog, 17th-century Dutch sailor and explorer
  • Dirk Reuyl, Dutch American physicist and astronomer
  • Dirk Kaesler, German sociologist and Max Weber expert
  • Dirk Willems, Dutch martyred Anabaptist
  • Dirk Meyer, former Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Micro Devices
  • Dirk Adorf, German race car driver
  • Dirk Sterckx, born on 25 September 1946 in Herent,
  • Dirk Geeraerts, holds the chair of theoretical linguistics at the University of Leuven
  • Dirk Bikkembergs, Belgian fashion designer
  • Dirk Gringhuis, American artist and illustrator
  • Dirk Coster, Dutch physicist
  • Dirk van den Broek, Dutch businessman
  • Dirk Henn, German-style board game designer
  • Dirk Skreber, contemporary artist
  • Dirk VI, Count of Holland,
  • Dirk VII, Count of Holland, in English
  • Dirk IV, Count of Holland, was Count of Holland from 1039 to 1049
  • Dirk III, Count of Holland, was Count of Holland from 993 to 27 May 1039
  • Dirk Matschenz, Dutch male skeleton racer
  • Dirk Schäfer, Dutch concert pianist and composer of piano pieces and chamber music
  • Dirk van Hogendorp, Dutch officer and secretary of War
  • Dirk Meinerts Hahn, was probably best known as the captain of the ship 'Zebra' that he captained to South Australia where the town of Hahndorf was named after him
  • Dirk Cussler, son of best selling author Clive Cussler
  • Dirk Van der Hoff, was minister of the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk
  • Dirk Becker, German politician and member of the SPD
  • Dirk Jansz Smient, was governor of Mauritius
  • Dirk Blocker, American actor
  • Dirk Boest Gips, Dutch sports shooter
  • Dirk I, Count of Holland, was Count of Holland
  • Dirk Dirksen, music promoter and emcee of the San Francisco punk rock clubs Mabuhay Gardens and On Broadway
  • Dirk Chivers, Dutch pirate active
  • Dirk Inzé, Belgian molecular biologist and professor at Ghent University
  • Dirk du Toit, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs of the Republic of South Africa
  • Dirk Smorenberg, Dutch painter
  • Dirk Lotsy, Dutch amateur football player
  • Dirk Spennemann, Dr
  • Dirk Kreimer, German physicist
  • Dirk Coetzee, was co-founder and commander of the covert South African Security Police unit based at Vlakplaas
  • Dirk Wynants, Flemish furniture designer
  • Dirk Radszat, German judoka
  • Dirk Martens, printer and editor in Flanders
  • Dirk van der Aa, Dutch rococo painter
  • Dirk van Hogendorp, son of Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp
  • Dirk Frimout, astrophysicist for the European Space Agency
  • Dirk Brouwer, Dutch-American astronomer
  • Dirk Jan Struik, Dutch born American mathematician
  • Dirk van Are, Christian leader
  • Dirk Polder, Dutch physicist who, together with Hendrik Casimir
  • Dirk Benedict, American movie
  • Dirk Bogarde, English actor and writer
  • Dirk Stikker, Dutch politician and diplomat of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
  • Dirk Nowitzki, German professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association
  • Dirk Kempthorne, American politician
  • Dirk Jan de Geer, Dutch politician of the defunct Christian Historical Union now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal

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