Dereck
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning ruler of the people; variant spelling of Derek.
Babies a year
145
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#688
down from #664
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
How Dereck has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #836 |
| 2024 | #664 |
| 2025 | #688 |
Dereck was given to 145 American babies in 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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