People-ruler
A modern variant of Derek, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. It is composed of the elements 'theud', meaning people, and 'ric', meaning ruler or power.
Less common today
Derik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #733 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
American college basketball player
Spanish professional footballer
