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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Derrick is: Gifted ruler. People ruler.Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Derrick is: People's ruler.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Derrick is: People's ruler.

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