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Derek
Derek: Popularity
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200th+ most popular boys name in the UK
13 recorded births
in 2008
User rating:
( 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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