Derived from the English name Dederick, which came from a Germanic name meaning “ruler of the people.” When you have a little Derek in the house, you may as well change that to “ruler of the parents.”
Derek
Nicknames:
Derek can’t be shortened unless you just wanna go with Dere.
Famous people named Derek:
Dancer Derek Hough; baseball players Derek Lowe and Derek Jeter; NFL players Derek Hardman, Derek Hagan, Derek Newton, Derek Landri, and Derek Cox; chemist Derek Barton.
Fun facts:
Derek is an Emmy-nominated British TV series written and directed by, and starring, Ricky Gervais.
