Boy Name
Derek
"Ruler of the people, famous leader"
Ranked #258 for boys
About the Name Derek
Derek is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Ruler of the people, famous leader" and Currently ranked #258 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with D or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#5258 1950
#19088 1960
#38516 1970
#73385 1980
#50875 1990
#27057 2000
#17983 2010
#5907 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Derek
- DJ Derek Jeter
- DH Derek Hough