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Derrick

“ruler of the people”

Origin
Germanic
Syllables
2
Popularity
44 of 100Uncommon

About the name Derrick

Derrick is a masculine first name meaning “ruler of the people”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

Frequently asked about Derrick

What does the name Derrick mean?
The first name Derrick means “ruler of the people”.
Where does the name Derrick come from?
Derrick has its roots in Germanic.
Is Derrick a girls' or boys' name?
Derrick is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Derrick?
Derrick is a relatively uncommon first name.

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