Name:
Derrick
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Germanic
Meaning:
Derrick is an English name that has Old Germanic roots. It is derived from the Old Germanic “Theodoric”, a compound of two words - “thiuda”, which means 'people or race' and “reik”, which means 'rich, powerful or ruler'.
Pronunciation:
DER-ik
The Five Elements:
Metal
Also Spelled Like...:
Derek
Derick
Famous Derrick:
Derrick Alston : basketball player
Derrick Baker : football player
Derrick Brooks : football player
Derrick Dial : basketball player
Derrick Dial : basketball player
Derrick Fenner : basketball player