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Derrick

/DER-ik/

boy
American
Common
medium

Meaning

Ruler of the people

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: boy
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Derrick is a variant of the Germanic name Theodoric. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries and has been a consistently used name for boys.

Vibes

American
English
boy

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