Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Dereck, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.

Dereck Jerome Lively II (born February 12, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college …

2 days ago · Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II Injury Update Emerges After Nine Straight Missed Games The Mavericks will welcome their big man back into the action. By Ishaan Bhattacharya

Meaning of Dereck - What does Dereck mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Dereck for boys.

Nov 3, 2025 · Dereck is a boy's name meaning "the people's ruler". Dereck is the 664 ranked male name by popularity.

2 days ago · Dereck Lively II is expected to return Friday for an injury-riddled Mavericks team hoping to climb out of an early-season hole. Stacy Revere / Getty Images

Sep 3, 2024 · Dereck is of Germanic origin and means "people's ruler." It is a variant of the name Derek, which has similar meanings and connotations of leadership and strength.

Dereck, a boy's name with Old Germanic roots, is a variant of the name Derek. The name Derek originates from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, which holds the meaning "power of the tribe".

2 days ago · Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II set to return after missing 9 games with knee sprain Lively said Friday the injury occurred shortly after the Mavericks’ win over the Toronto Raptors …

4 days ago · The Dallas Mavericks are a mess. The team got off to an ugly 3-8 start, and to make matters worse, big man Anthony Davis has missed six straight games due to a calf injury. …