Derek

Pronunciation: [ d-EHR-ihk ]

Girl Name #64,519 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Derek is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHR-ihk.

Parents who love the name Derek often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #64,519
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Der Dey Derie

Also a Boy Name

Derek is also used as a boy name, ranked #258.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Derek

Is Derek a boy or girl name?

Derek is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #64519. As a boy name, it is ranked #258. Derek is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Derek?

Derek is pronounced d-EHR-ihk.

How popular is the name Derek?

Derek is currently ranked #64519 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Derek?

Common nicknames for Derek include Der, Dey, and Derie.

Is Derek a common or rare name?

Derek is an uncommon name, ranked #64519 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Derek

Derek is a girl name .

Is Derek a boy or girl name? Derek is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,519 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #258. Derek is more commonly used as a boy name.

Derek is currently ranked #64,519 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Derek include Der, Dey, and Derie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.