Dereck
How to say it: DAIR-ek · /ˈdɛrək/
Variant spelling of Derek/Derrick, from Germanic 'Theodoric' meaning 'ruler of the people'.
Dereck was the 197th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 396 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #198 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #197 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 396 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,661 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #198 |
| In France, 2025 | #889 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Dereck finds its strongest decade to date in the 2020s. Even at #197 and at its peak, the next stretch points slightly down.
What goes with it
Sharp and sturdy in two syllables, Dereck carries a strong crisp sound. Garrett shares that same rugged style.
Nicknames
- Der
- Rick
Honouring a Dereck in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dereck is about 1 in 70.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German.
In France: #889 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Dereck
- Dereck Lively II (born 2004)American basketball player
- Dereck Kutesa (born 1997)Swiss association football player
- Dereck Joubert (born 1956)Screenwriter, film producer and cinematographer
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