Origin, Meaning, And History Of Derrick
Derrick is a masculine given name, a variant of Derek, derived from an older English word, ‘Dederick.’ It originates from the Dutch and Old Low German name Theodoric, which means ‘ruler of the people.’ The Gothic name ‘Þiudareiks,’ which means ‘ruler, king of the people,’ is the root of Theodoric. The name was notably borne by Theodoric the Great, a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths who eventually became the ruler of Italy. The Ostrogoths were partially Romanized by Theodoric’s time, and his name was regularly recorded as Theodoricus. During the Middle Ages, Theodoric was a common name among the people, and it has been used in various forms throughout history.
A famous name bearer was Blind Donogh O’Derrick, also known as Donogh Dáll Ó Derrig. He was a notable Irish rapparee who was executed in December 1656.
In English, Derrick is typically pronounced as ‘DER-ik’ or ‘DER-ick’. However, the spelling of the name has varied over time and has been spelled in different ways, including Derck, Derk, Derek, Derick, Deric, and Derric. Variations of the name in different languages and cultures include Diederik in Dutch, Thierry in French, Tiidrik in Estonian, and Diederich in German. Dirk, Ties, Dirk, Durk, Didi, Dierk, Dieter, and Dirk are some diminutives and short forms of the name Derrick. Der, Rex, Rick, Derry, and Dirk are some other nicknames that can be used to address people named Derrick.
The name got increasingly popular as and when it was used in pop culture. For example, Derrick Harrington from the ‘The Clique‘ book series, Derrick Adler from the TV show ‘Close to Home,’ Derrick Farrar from the book ‘Vital Signs,’ and Derrick, an illegal genetic experiment created by Jumba Jookiba and character in theLilo & Stitchfranchise are some fictional characters who bear the name Derrick.
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Famous People With The Name Derrick
- Derrick Martell RoseAmerican professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the youngest player to win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award
- Derrick Ralph AdkinsAmerican track and field athlete specializing in the 400-meter hurdles, Olympic gold medalist, and World Champion at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics
- Derrick DelmoreAmerican figure skater, 1998 World Junior champion, the 2000 Nebelhorn Trophy silver medalist, 2000 Karl Schäfer Memorial bronze medalist, and 1999 U.S. National Collegiate champion
- Derrick LevasseurAmerican television personality and private investigator best known for winning the reality television series Big Brother 16 in 2014
Derrick On The Popularity Chart
Let us take a look at the popularity of the name Derrick over the years, as per the data obtained from the US Social Security Administration.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name has significantly decreased over time. The name exhibited peak popularity in the year 1980 with 4135 babies per million being named Derrick. However, only 452 babies per million were named Derrick in 2021.
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As can be inferred from the graph below, the ranking of the name Derrick has declined over the years, with it being ranked 18,155 in 2021. Check the graph for more details.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Derrick
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Derrick?
The name Derrick means ‘ruler of the people.’
2. What is the origin of the name Derrick?
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3. How to pronounce the name Derrick?
Derrick is pronounced as der-reeck.
4. Is there any symbolic connection to the name Derrick?
Derrick is taken from the Gothic masculine given name Theodoric, which signifies a ruler of the people. The latter was borne by a sixth-century King of Ostrogoths, Theodoric the Great, a prominent figure in Germanic heroic legend.
5. What are some variants of the name Derrick?
