Dirk - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Dirk \d(i)-

is pronounced derk. It is of Danish origin. Variant of Derek (Old German) "the people's ruler", and Dietrich. The name is also the Scottish term for a small, sharp knife. See also Dedrick. Flemish painter Dierick Bouts.

Dirk has 4 variant forms: Dierck, Dieric, Dierick and Dirck.

For more information, see also the related name Theodoric.

Baby names that sound like Dirk are Dyrk, Dirke and Derk.

Dirk is a somewhat common first name for men (#750 out of 1220) and also a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#64544 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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