Derek

== English == === Alternative forms === Derick Derrick Deryck === Etymology === Borrowed in the Middle Ages from a Middle Low German variant of Theodoric, and revived in the 19th century. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɛɹɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛɹɪk Homophone: derrick === Proper noun === Derek A male given name from the Germanic languages. A surname. ==== Usage notes ==== Popular in the United Kingdom in the mid-20th century. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== References ==== === Further reading === Behind the Name Article Think Baby Names Article