Gender: Male
On the name Derek Edwards, Derek means Ruler of the People, The People's Ruler, First of the People, King of Nations. Edwards means Wealthy Ruling Guardian.
The name Derek Edwards 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.
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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.
Derek Edwards was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford and Keighley as a fullback.
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