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Origin: German

Meaning: Power of the tribe; People's ruler

An alternative form of Derek, Derik has a strong yet reassuring feel. This boy's name comes from English and Old German and means "power of the tribe." With this moniker, you can remind your little one that there's strength in numbers and that they'll always have the support of their family. Derik can be traced back to the imposing Theodoric, which means "people's ruler," perfect if you see baby as a future president.