English Explanatory Dictionary

Derek

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages.
  2. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛɹɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Derek.wav

Word forms

Derek Derick Derrick Deryck

Etymology

Borrowed in the Middle Ages from a Middle Low German variant of Theodoric, and revived in the 19th century.

Related words

Dedrick Del Derk Derry Dirk Jerrick Terry

Derived words

Bo Derek
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