Derrick - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Derrick \d(e)-rri-ck\ is a variant of Derek (English, Old German) and Theodoric (Old German), and the meaning of Derrick is "power of the tribe". See also Darrick and Jerrick.

The baby name Derrick sounds like Derryck, Derrik, Derreck and Derick. Other similar baby names are Dedrick, Delrick, Aerrick, Herrick, Kerrick and Merrick.

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