Gender: Male
On the name Derek Holmes, Derek means Ruler of the People, The People's Ruler, First of the People, King of Nations. Holmes means From the River Island.
The name Derek Holmes 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.
Find meaning of the name Derek Holmes with our Meaning Finder:
Learn how to pronounce Derek Holmes correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Derek Holmes correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Derek Holmes with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Derek Holmes might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Derek Holmes spoken.
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 Holmes is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played for Heart of Midlothian, Cowdenbeath, Raith Rovers, Ross County, AFC Bournemouth, Carlisle United, Rotherham United, St Johnstone, Queen of the South, Airdrie United, Arbroath and East Fife. He has also had spells managing Wishaw Juniors and Larkhall Thistle.
Find the ideal nickname for Derek Holmes (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Derek Holmes? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Derek Holmes. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.