Gifted ruler or peoples ruler
A modern spelling variant of Derek, which is derived from the Germanic name Theodoric. It combines the elements 'theud' (people) and 'ric' (power or ruler).
Less common today
Derryck isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,525 in 1990.
Lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Sum 41
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
