Derrek is a baby boy’s name of German origin that means “the people’s ruler”. Derrek is a variant spelling of Derek that was at peak popularity in the second half of the 1980s. Derrek is an adaptation of the old German name Theodoric.
Meaning of the name Derrek:
German: the people's ruler
Origin of the name Derrek:
Derrek is a baby boy’s name of German origin that means “the people’s ruler”. Derrek is an adaptation of the name Theodoric.
Symbolism of the name Derrek:
Derrek is a kingly name meaning “the people’s ruler”. It brings to mind old Germanic knights and princes wielding spears, swords, and shields.
Style of the name Derrek:
traditional
Gender of the name Derrek:
Derrek is a boy's baby name.
Pronunciation of the name Derrek:
DEHR-ik
Number of syllables in the name Derrek:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Derrek:
Derrek evokes feelings of pride and leadership.
Alternative spellings for the name Derrek:
Derick, Derrick, Deryck, Derik, Derek
Nicknames for the name Derrek:
Popularity of the name Derrek:
According to the Social Security Administration, Derrek is a common baby boy’s name. Derrek appeared in the top 1000 baby names list from 1985 to 1990. It peaked at #891 in 1989.
Related names for the name Derrek:
Great middle names for the name Derrek and their meanings:
- Soren (stern)
- Milo (soldier, merciful)
- Theodore (gift of God)
- Henry (estate ruler)
- James (supplanter)
- Samuel (told by God)
- Benjamin (son of the right hand)
- Charles (free man)
- Arthur (bear)
- Alexander (defending men)
Famous people with the name Derrek:
- Derrek Tuszka (American football player)
- Derrek Henry (American football player)
- Derrek Rose (American basketball player
- Derrek Ziegler (American voice actor)
- Derrek Carr (American football player)
Derrek in popular culture:
- Derrek Korson (media, “Star Wars” franchise)
- Derrek Quisney (webseries, “Homestuck”)
- Derrek (film, “Zola”)
- Derrek (film, “Home and Away”)
- Derrek Graymer (media, “Star Wars” franchise)