Meaning Form of Theodoric, Derek means leader of the people. It can also be spelled Derek. Origin of Derrick German +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Antonio, Lamont, Dwayne, Lee, Maurice, Michael, Thomas, Darnell, Eugene, Deshawn Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Derrick DEH-rik Similar Names Derek Darrick Derick Dereck Derreck Tedrick Derik Derrek Derrik Deryk Year by Year Popularity of Derrick