Derrick is a Germanic name for boys and a surname name. It comes from the words þeud, which means “people,” and rīc, which means “ruler.” Together, they mean “ruler of the people.” Your child will be a natural leader if they have this name. Theodoric is often shortened to Derek, but Derrick is a great option if you want something a little different. NFL player D Henry is a well-known person with this name.
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More Names Like Derrick That’ll Win Parent’s Heart:
| Daniel | Julian |
| Dylan | Xavier |
| Lucas | Alexander |
| Nathan | Gabriel |
| Benjamin | Sebastian |
| Christopher | Elijah |
| Adrian | Isaiah |
| Marcus |
Sibling Name Ideas
Are you trying to find a sibling name for Derrick? Great choices include the following:
| Donovan | Dexter |
| Devin | Delphine |
| Dorian | Daxton |
| Delaney | Dallas |
| Desmond | Deacon |
| Della | Darcy |
| Dara | Delilah |
