Derek

Derek Meaning & Origin

About Derek
The name Derek is of English origin and is derived from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people" or "people's ruler." It is a strong and masculine name that conveys leadership qualities and a sense of authority. People named Derek are often seen as confident, determined, and capable individuals who have a natural ability to take charge and inspire others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Derek are male.

Derek Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 4.94% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 R IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛrɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Derek in Braille

Here's how to represent Derek in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Derek in braille

How to Spell the Name Derek in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Derek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Derek in sign language

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