Dereck

Dereck: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGermanic origin#688 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛɹɪk/

Meaning and origin of Dereck

  • A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

How popular is Dereck?

#688boys, 2025
396U.S. babies in 2025
#663peak rank (2024)
8,296babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Dereck. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #688 for boys, with 396 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Dereck FAQ

What does the name Dereck mean?

A male given name from the Germanic languages, a less common spelling of Derek.

What is the origin of the name Dereck?

Dereck is listed as a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Dereck?

Since 1880, 8,296 boys in the U.S. have been named Dereck. Its highest rank for boys was #663 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #688 for boys, with 396 babies given the name.

Is Dereck a boy or girl name?

Dereck is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 8,296 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.