Derek is a masculine given name. It is the English language short form of Diederik, the Low Franconian form of the name Theodoric. Theodoric is an old Germanic name with an original meaning of "people-ruler".

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Derek: British television comedy-drama created by Ricky Gervais · Brazilian Thoroughbred racehorse · 1974 New Zealand film · 2008 film by Isaac Julien

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