Derek" - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Derek" \d(e)-re-k"\.

The baby name Derek" sounds like Derek, Deryke, Deryk, Derrek, Derk, Derik, Dereck and Darek. Other similar baby names are Derell, Gerek and Jerek.

Derek" is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Derek". Compare Derek" with related baby names.