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Derek is a form of...
Derek (dair-rek)*

Derek is a male name of German origins. It has 2 syllables, and has a numerological value of 7, which implies that a person named Derek is 'spiritual, eccentric, and a bit of a loner'.

Meaning: 'Ruler of the people'.

Names that share the meaning 'ruler of the people' with Derek include: Derak, Derec, Dereck, Derecke, Derekk, Derele, Deric, Derick, Dericka, Derico, Deriek, Derik, Derikk, Derique, Derk, Derke, Derrec, Derreck, Derrek, Derric, Derrick, Derrik, Derryc, Derryck, Derryk, Deryc, Deryck, Deryek, Deryk, Deryke, Detrek, Dyrryc, Dyrryck, Dyrryk, Dyryc, Dyryck, Theodoric, Theory, Thierry, and Thiery.

Nicknames (add): 'Dtrain'.

Similar sounding names to Derek include: Darci, Darcie, Darcy, Darice, Darius, Darrick, Darrius, Dedric, Dedrick, and Derak.

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  • Jan 21, 2009 - Rated a '3 star name'.
  • Dec 12, 2008 - Nickname added; 'Dtrain'.
  • Dec 12, 2008 - Tagged as a 'tough name'.
  • Dec 10, 2008 - Rated a '5 star name'.
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User Rating: 4 stars
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Name: Derek
Gender: Male
Origin: German
First/last letter: D / K
Syllables: 2
Numerological value: 7
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