Derek
/dehrihk/ English Male 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Derek is a English name meaning "Ruler of the people". Germanic Theodoric
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Syllables 2
Phonetic dehrihk
IPA dɛɹɪk
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dehrihk. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Derek
- · Derek Jeter - Baseball Player
- · Derek Jacobi - Actor
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