Dereck
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dereck: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1977.
Dereck is a variant of Derek, itself an Anglicised form of the German name Theodoric, meaning “ruler of the people” from the Old High German *theudo* (people) and *rihhi* (ruler). Notable bearers include American basketball player Dereck Whittenburg, part of the 1983 NCAA championship team, and Trinidadian footballer Dereck Rodrigues. While no major places are directly named after a Dereck, the root Theodoric appears in place-names like Thierry in France. Spelling variations are common – Derek, Derick, Derrick – and the name enjoyed particular popularity in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s, often chosen for its strong, classic sound that travels well across English-speaking cultures.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19773 babies
- Latest (1977)
- #2843 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y