Gender: Male
Origin: German, Australian
Meaning: Ruler of the people, The People's Ruler
Pronunciation: durk, /dɜrk/, D ER K
Popularity Rank: #29,587
Derived from the Germanic name Theodoric, which means ruler of the people.
The name Derk is of German, Australian origin and means Ruler of the people, The People's Ruler. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Derk is commonly found in Netherlands, United States of America, Germany, and 39 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: durk
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /dɜrk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D ER K
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Derk is recorded 1,220 times globally, ranking it as the 29,587th most common name worldwide.
Derk is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 913 occurrences, making it the 907th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Derk is found among 1 in every 416 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #907 | 1 : 416 |
| United States of America | #17,626 | 1 : 19,043 |
| Germany | #7,323 | 1 : 8,528 |
| South Africa | #26,148 | 1 : 73,278 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Derk from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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