Men named Derek

Derek is a male name of English and Old German origin, derived from the same root as the Old German Theodoric, meaning power of the tribe or ruler of the people. Variants recently revived are Deryk, Deric, Derak and the Dutch form Dirk, popularised by the actor Dirk Bogarde. In recent years it has been used occasionally as a family name, for example Bo Derek.

Men named Eric

The given name Eric is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr. The first element, ei-is derived from the older Proto-Norse *ainaz meaning "one" or "alone". The second element -ríkr either derives from *rík(a)z meaning "ruler" or "prince" (cf. Gothic reiks) or from an even older Proto-Germanic *ríkiaz which meant "powerful" and "rich".

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