Meanings
English Baby Names Meaning:
In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Derek is: Gifted ruler. People ruler.Old German TheodoricFamous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with 'gallows' and now refers to a type of crane.'Gifted ruler.' From Theodoric.
German Baby Names Meaning:
In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Derek is: Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.
Teutonic Baby Names Meaning:
In Teutonic Baby Names the meaning of the name Derek is: Rules the people.
American Baby Names Meaning:
In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Derek is: Gifted ruler. From Theodoric.