Derick

Meaning ruler of the people
Origin German
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Der-ick

About Derick

Classic with a twist, Derick offers the best of both worlds—the familiarity of a time-honored name with just enough variation to make it distinctly yours. The K ending gives it a contemporary edge while maintaining the name's noble heritage and strong masculine presence. This spelling choice suggests parents who appreciate tradition but aren't bound by it, who understand that small changes can create meaningful distinction. Derick sounds confident without being aggressive, friendly without being casual, professional without being stuffy. It's a name that ages gracefully, working equally well for a boy building block towers and a man building businesses. The straightforward pronunciation means he'll rarely need to correct people, yet the spelling ensures he won't be lost in a crowd of similar names. Parents choosing this variant often value individuality within a framework of tradition, wanting their son to have a name that's recognizable and respected while still being somewhat distinctive. It suggests someone grounded yet dynamic, traditional yet forward-thinking—qualities that serve well in every life stage.

Variations of Name Derick

Derek
Derrick
Deryk
Derrek
Darrick
Deryck

Nicknames for Derick

Der
Rick
Dery
Ricky
D
Derick

Famous People Named Derick

Derick BrassardCanadian ice hockey player
Derick HougaardSouth African rugby player
Derick Heathcoat-AmoryBritish politician
Derick VarnAmerican philosopher and writer
Derick KuunNamibian rugby player
Derick MartiniAmerican film director
Derick AlmenaGhost Ship warehouse fire survivor
Derick E. HingleAmerican photographer
Derick L. PetersonAmerican academic and author
Derick DermatologyA successful dermatology practice
Derick FavorsAmerican basketball player
Derick MoyoZimbabwean politician
Derick NewtonAmerican basketball player
Derick OkongoKenyan basketball player
Derick BanksBritish actor
Derick Watts & The Sunday BluesSouth African music and comedy duo
Derick ColemanAmerican basketball player
Derick PollockCanadian politician
Derick Ion AlmenaFounder of the Ghost Ship warehouse

Characters Named Derick

Derick MorganCharacter from the TV show "Criminal Minds"
Derick HaleCharacter from the TV show "Teen Wolf"
Derick ShepherdCharacter from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy"
Derick DunnCharacter from the novel "The Firm" by John Grisham
Derick GravenCharacter from the novel "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman
Derick GlassCharacter from the movie "The Glass Castle"
Derick BlackCharacter from the movie "Brightburn"
Derick LawsonCharacter from the TV show "Law & Order"
Derick WillisCharacter from the TV show "Suits"
Derick MontagueCharacter from the TV show "Revenge"
Derick StilesCharacter from the video game "Trauma Center"
Derick KingstonCharacter from the TV show "Riverdale"
Derick StarkCharacter from the TV show "Scandal"
Derick WestCharacter from the TV show "Sneaky Pete"
Derick DixonCharacter from the TV show "Power"
Derick RossCharacter from the movie "American Psycho"
Derick FinchCharacter from the movie "Accepted"
Derick ShelbyCharacter from the movie "The Help"
Derick BranningCharacter from the TV show "EastEnders"
Derick ReeseCharacter from the TV show "Terminator - The Sarah Connor Chronicles"

Other Popular Names Beginning with D

Dawson
Denis
Dorian
Declan
Duke
Destin
Dev
Dashiell
Devonte
Dillon