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.
Less common today
Derick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #412 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional ice hockey player
South African rugby union player
Reality television personality
