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The name Derek is of German descent; it means 'Gifted Ruler' and is a shortened version of an older classical name: Theodoricwhich means 'Peoples rule' or 'Ruler of people'

In English, Derek is sometimes translated to 'Rules the people' rather than gifted ruler.

The Latin roots for the name Derek also trace back to other words with similar sounds like 'direct' and 'director' which retain similar cognitive meanings.

To direct someone is to instruct them; a director is a person whose job is to give orders and and instructions; and to name someone Derek is to name them a ruler of people.

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Derek is an English name, meaning "People Ruler."

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I means The Great

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derek means warrior who does your mother

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