Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Gifted ruler or leader of the people, Ruler of the People
Pronunciation: DEH-rək, /ˈdɛrək/, D EH R IH K
Popularity Rank: #1,452
The name Derek is of English origin and means 'gifted ruler' or 'leader of the people'. It is derived from Old Germanic words meaning 'the people' and 'ruler'.
The name Derek is of English origin and means Gifted ruler or leader of the people, Ruler of the People, The People's Ruler, First of the People, King of Nations. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Derek is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DEH-rək
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdɛrək/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EH R IH K
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Derek is recorded 45,821 times globally, ranking it as the 1,452th most common name worldwide.
Derek is most prevalent in United States of America, with 17,559 occurrences, making it the 332th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Derek is found among 1 in every 30 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #332 | 1 : 103 |
| United Kingdom | #209 | 1 : 52 |
| Canada | #117 | 1 : 99 |
| Ireland | #92 | 1 : 30 |
| Hong Kong | #238 | 1 : 236 |
| South Africa | #1,513 | 1 : 1,717 |
| Mexico | #1,419 | 1 : 940 |
| Singapore | #442 | 1 : 644 |
| Malaysia | #1,899 | 1 : 2,832 |
| Italy | #3,531 | 1 : 2,610 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Derek from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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