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 |