People-ruler
A variant spelling of Derek, which is derived from the Low German name Theoderic. It is composed of the elements 'theud', meaning people, and 'ric', meaning power or ruler.
About 396 boys were named Dereck in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American basketball player and coach
British professional boxer
Swiss professional footballer
The same feel as Dereck — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
