What origin is the name Derique?

Derique comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Derique — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Derique

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Derique

Derique

Boy

English

3 syllables

Derique is an English boy's name meaning "A variant of the English name Derek, meaning ruler of the people".

Derique is a boy's name of English origin meaning "A variant of the English name Derek, meaning ruler of the people". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Derique mean?

A variant of the English name Derek, meaning ruler of the people.

How popular is Derique?

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What does Derique mean?

Derique is a boy name of English origin meaning "A variant of the English name Derek, meaning ruler of the people.".

How popular is Derique?

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Sister names that go with Derique

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Derique.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Derique at a glance

Letters: 7
Syllables: 3
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ue
Vowels: 4 of 7 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Derique?

Derique means "A variant of the English name Derek, meaning ruler of the people." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)