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Derek

Gender: Boy Meaning: Ruler Origin: German Pronunciation: DER ick Related Names: No related names

Derek: Popularity

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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK

13 recorded births
in 2008

User rating:  Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: on Star: off ( 3.61 from 56 votes )


Additional information about the name Derek:

Derek is name derived from the Germanic name 'Theoderic'. The name means 'ruler of people'. The name arrived on British shores in the 1400s, and gained traction in the 19th century.

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