Is Deryck a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Deryck is commonly used as a Boy name.

Deryck Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDER-ick / /ˈdɛrɪk/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: ruler; Scottish: derivative of Derek

Historical & Cultural Background

Deryck is a variant of the name Derek, which has roots in Old German. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is often associated with strength and leadership due to its meaning. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across cultures.

Trend Summary

Deryck has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Variants

Derek
Derick

International Variants

Derrick (Dutch)
Derek (Irish)

Famous people named Deryck

Deryck Whibley is a Canadian musician known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Sum 41.

Deryck T. H. Lee is a notable academic recognized for his contributions to the field of engineering.

Fictional characters named Deryck

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Sibling Suggestions

Dylan Devin Damon Darius Dante

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deryck was first seen in the United States in 1962. Deryck has ranked as high as #1360 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Deryck has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Deryck (2011)

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1962	7
1965	10
1966	6
1967	5
1968	10
1969	6
1970	11
1971	6
1972	8
1973	12
1974	10
1975	6
1976	9
1977	8
1978	6
1979	8
1980	12
1981	13
1982	7
1983	13
1984	9
1985	9
1986	8
1987	8
1988	7
1989	14
1990	14
1991	14
1992	15
1993	11
1994	12
1995	12
1996	14
1997	14
1998	10
1999	12
2000	11
2001	8
2002	11
2003	15
2004	15
2005	17
2006	14
2007	9
2008	7
2009	18
2010	10
2011	11
2012	8
2013	7
2014	5
2015	5
2016	7
2017	9
2018	6
2019	12