Ruler of the people
Terik is a modern variation of the name Derek or Theodoric, which stems from Germanic roots meaning ruler of the people. It may also be used as a phonetic variant of the Arabic name Tariq, meaning morning star or he who knocks at the door.
Less common today
Terik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,169 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American entrepreneur and technology founder
