Meaning: Its source is Theodoric, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Power of the tribe."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nicknames: Derry and Dierk

Alternative Spellings: Derrike and Deric

Popularity: The name Derrick ranked 237th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 178th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.