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Derek
Origin note in editorial review
Derek appeared in the US boy naming records from 1917 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1989. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #87 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Derrick, Derick, Derik.
#87boy rank
1989peak year
2syllables
Spelling ledger
Spelling variants of Derek
01Derrick02Derick03Derik04Deryck
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