“Ruler of the people”
| Gender | 👦 Boy |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| Used in | Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, United States, South Africa |
| Numerology | 7 — thoughtful, wise and spiritual |
| Letters | 5 · starts with D |
| Popularity | ★★★☆☆ |
Derek means "Ruler of the people" (English origin).
Derek is a boy's name.
In Pythagorean numerology the name Derek adds up to 7, linked with being thoughtful, wise and spiritual.
Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.