People-ruler
A variant of Derek, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. It is composed of the elements 'theud' meaning people and 'ric' meaning power or ruler. This specific spelling is rare and offers a modern twist on a traditional name.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Derec in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Protagonist of the Robot City series · Isaac Asimov's Robot City
Human-computer interaction researcher and designer
