Deker
Meaning
"thatcher, roofer"
Origin: Dutch/German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #33,918
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 2
- Nicknames
- Dec, Dex
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"thatcher, roofer"
Origin: Dutch/German
"from Laurentum; crowned with laurel"
Origin: Latin
Deker is more popular, ranked #33918 vs #34084 for Lorentz.
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Deker is more popular, ranked #33918 compared to Lorentz at #34084 in the United States.
Deker means "thatcher, roofer" (Dutch/German origin). Lorentz means "from Laurentum; crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).
Deker is primarily a boy name. Lorentz is primarily a boy name.