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“ruler”
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| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Starting sound | De |
| Numerology | 7 · The Seeker |
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Derek is a boy name of Germanic origin, popular among Spanish families. It means “ruler of the people”.
Derek is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.
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