Deryk
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Deryk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 759 babies have been named Deryk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deryk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,326 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,326
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"stony forest"
#20,130 in US
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Old Norse origin
"eagle"
#20,259 in US
Norman French origin
"alder tree dweller"
#20,393 in US
Old English/Flemish origin
"from Flanders, Flemish person"
#20,254 in US
Gaelic dubh + glas origin
"black and blue-green"
#20,351 in US
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#20,511 in US
French le détroit origin
"the strait, narrow waterway"
#20,151 in US
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About the Name Deryk
Deryk is a boy name .
Deryk is currently ranked #20,326 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deryk include Der, Dey, Deie, and Derkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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