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Derick
BoyGermanic, Dutch· “ruler of the people”
- Meaning
- ruler of the people
- Origin
- Germanic, Dutch
- Pronunciation
- DEH-rihk
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,478
- US babies 2025
- 120
- Best rank
- #338 (1980)
- Peak year
- 1989
Meaning and origin of Derick
Derick is a Germanic and Dutch name that means “ruler of the people”.
Derick is a variant of Derek, which comes from the Dutch Diederik, a form of the Germanic Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people." Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, was a famous early bearer of the original form. Derek became common in England in the twentieth century, and Derick is one of several spellings. It has a crisp, two-syllable sound and a confident feel. Rick and Deri are possible nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Derek, Derrick, Derik, Deryck.
Popularity over time
Derick first appears in US Social Security records in 1945. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 56 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #338 in 1980, and the most babies received it in 1989, when 571 were named Derick. In 2025, 120 babies were named Derick, and it ranked #1,478 nationally. That is 36% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,097 in 1950, #338 in 1980, #616 in 2000, #821 in 2010, and #1,478 in 2025. Of the 19,771 US boys named Derick since records began, 25% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,864 babies. Since 2010, 2,753 more have been named Derick.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Akeem, Stephan, Jamar, Kory, and Jarred.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Derick ranked highest in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #811 | 5 |
| Maryland | #835 | 5 |
| Ohio | #960 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | #1133 | 6 |
| Florida | #1141 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Derick is usually pronounced DEH-rihk, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-ck”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Derek, Derrick, Derik, and Deryck.
Middle names for Derick
A few middle names that flow with Derick: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Derick
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Derick mean?
Derick is a Germanic and Dutch name that means “ruler of the people”.
What is the origin of the name Derick?
Derick has Germanic and Dutch roots. Derick is a variant of Derek, which comes from the Dutch Diederik, a form of the Germanic Theodoric, meaning "ruler of the people." Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths, was a famous early bearer of the original form.
Is Derick a popular name?
Not especially. Derick ranked #1,478 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Derick a boy or girl name?
Derick is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Derick?
Derick is usually pronounced DEH-rihk. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings