Derek is a masculine given name. It is the

English language English is a West Germanic language that developed in early medieval England and has since become a English as a lingua franca, global lingua franca. The namesake of the language is the Angles (tribe), Angles, one of the Germanic peoples th ...

short form of Diederik, the

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form of the name

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. Theodoric is an old

Germanic name Germanic given names are traditionally dithematic; that is, they are formed from two elements ( stems), by joining a prefix and a suffix. For example, King Æþelred's name was derived from ', meaning "noble", and ', meaning "counsel". The i ...

with an original meaning of "

people The term "the people" refers to the public or Common people, common mass of people of a polity. As such it is a concept of human rights law, international law as well as constitutional law, particularly used for claims of popular sovereignty. I ...

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" or "lead the people". Common variants of the name are Derrek, Derik, Deryck (included here), as well as

Derrick A derrick is a lifting device composed at minimum of one guyed mast, as in a gin pole, which may be articulated over a load by adjusting its Guy-wire, guys. Most derricks have at least two components, either a guyed mast or self-supporting tower ...

and Derick.

History

The English form of the name arises in the 15th century, via import from the

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. The native English (Anglo-Saxon) form of the name was ''Deoric'' or ''Deodric'', from Old English ''Þēodrīc'', but this name had fallen out of use in the

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. During the

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, there was intense contact between the territories adjacent to the

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, in particular due to the activities of the

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. As a result, there was a lot of cross-pollination between

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, Dutch, English, Danish and Norwegian. The given name ''Derk'' is found in records of the Low Countries from the early 14th century, and in the spelling ''Derck'' becomes rather common in name lists compiled in the

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during the early 16th century. An early bearer of the name ''Derek'' was lord of Keppel,

Gelderland Gelderland ( , ), also known as Guelders ( ) in English, is a Provinces of the Netherlands, province of the Netherlands, located in the centre-east of the country. With a total area of of which is water, it is the largest province of the Nethe ...

, in the early 14th century. A Derek van Keppel, lord of Verwoelde, died in 1495 and was succeeded by his eldest son, also called Derek van Keppel. A later Derek van Keppel died in 1646, succeeded by Asewolt van Keppel, the father of Arnold van Keppel, who in 1688 was created

Earl of Albemarle Earl of Albemarle is a title created several times from Norman times onwards. The word ''Albemarle'' is derived from the Latinised form of the French county of '' Aumale'' in Normandy (Latin: ''Alba Marla'' meaning "White Marl", marl being a ty ...

in the

Peerage of England The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. From that year, the Peerages of England and Scotland were closed to new creations, and new peers were created in a single Peerag ...

Given name "Derek"

Arts and entertainment

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* Derek Acorah (1950–2020), British TV personality * Derek Almstead (born 1974), musician/engineer * Derek and the Dominos (active 1970–1971), blues-rock group * Derek Andersen, one half of the DJ duo

SLANDER Defamation is a communication that injures a third party's reputation and causes a legally redressable injury. The precise legal definition of defamation varies from country to country. It is not necessarily restricted to making wikt:asserti ...

Derek Bailey (guitarist) Derek Bailey (29 January 1930 – 25 December 2005) was an English avant-garde guitarist and an important figure in the free improvisation movement. Bailey abandoned conventional performance techniques found in jazz, exploring atonality, noise i ...

(1930–2005), jazz guitarist * Derek Barbosa (born 1971), a.k.a. Chino XL, American rapper * Derek Batey (1928–2013), British TV presenter * Derek Bell (musician) (1935–2002), Irish harpist and composer *

Derek Benfield Derek Benfield (11 March 1926 – 10 March 2009) was a British playwright and actor. He was born in Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, and educated at Bingley Grammar School. He was the author of the stage farce ''Running Riot'' and pla ...

(1926–2009), British actor and playwright *

Derek Bermel Derek Bermel (born 1967, in New York City) is an American composer, clarinetist and conducting, conductor whose music blends various facets of world music, funk and jazz with largely classical performing forces and musical vocabulary. He is the ...

(born 1967), American composer, clarinetist and conductor * Derek Michael Besant (born 1950), Canadian artist * Derek Bloom (born 1983), drummer of From First to Last * Derek Bogaerde, birth name of

Dirk Bogarde Sir Dirk Bogarde (born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde; 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999) was an English actor, novelist and screenwriter. Initially a matinée idol in films such as ''Doctor in the House (film), Doctor in the Hous ...

(1921–1999), British actor of Dutch/Scottish ancestry * Derek Boland (1965-2009), a.k.a.

Derek B Derek Boland (15 January 1965 – 15 November 2009), better known by his stage name Derek B, was a British rapper. His most commercially successful releases were "Goodgroove" and "Bad Young Brother" in 1988. Biography Born in Hammersmith, Lon ...

, British DJ and rapper * Derek Bond (1920–2006), actor, director and playwright *

Derek Boshier Derek Boshier (19 June 1937 – 5 September 2024) was an English artist, among the first proponents of British pop art. Greene, Alison de Lima (2000). Texas: 150 Works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers. New ...

(born 1937), British pop artist * Derek Bourgeois (1941–2017), English composer *

Derek Brockway Derek Clifford Brockway (born 29 October 1967) is a Welsh meteorologist. He joined the BBC in 1995. Brockway is based at BBC Cymru Wales in Cardiff, Wales and presents weather forecasts on radio, television and online as well as appearing in ot ...

(born 1967), Welsh meteorologist and TV presenter * Derek Buckner, American realistic painter *

Derek Cecil Derek Cecil (born January 5, 1973) is an American actor. He played the role of Seth Grayson on the Netflix series '' House of Cards'', starred in the short-lived series '' Push, Nevada'' and '' The Beat'', and made several appearances in the seri ...

(born 1973), American actor * Derek Charke (born 1974), Canadian composer and flutist * Derek de Lint (born 1950), Dutch actor *

Derek Deadman Derek Deadman (11 March 1940 – 22 November 2014) was an English character actor who appeared in numerous British films and television series for 38 years. Family Born 11 March 1940 in Fulham, London, Derek Deadman was one of the three sons o ...

(1940–2014), British actor * Derek Dick (born 1958), a.k.a.

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, Scottish progressive rock singer/songwriter * Derek Dingle (1937–2004), English close-up magician who lived in New York * Derek Drymon (born 1965), American writer and storyboard artist * Derek Edwards (born 1958), Canadian stand-up comedian and actor * Derek Elphinstone (1913–1999), British actor *

Derek Erdman Derek Erdman (born December 6, 1973) is an American performance artist and painter from Chicago. Career ''Kathy McGinty'' ''Kathy McGinty'' is an album of prank phone calls recorded by Erdman and a friend in 2002. The eponymous Kathy is a ...

(born 1973), American artist * Derek Forbes (born 1956), Scottish bassist * Derek Ford (1932–1995), English film director/writer * Derek Fordjour (born 1974), artist/painter and documentary producer *

Derek Fowlds Derek James Fowlds (2 September 1937 – 17 January 2020) was an English actor. He played "Mr Derek" in '' The Basil Brush Show'' (1969–1973), Bernard Woolley in the sitcom '' Yes Minister'' (1980–1984) and its sequel, '' Yes, Prime Ministe ...

(1937–2020), English actor *

Derek Francis Derek Francis (7 November 1923 – 27 March 1984) was an English comedy and character actor. Biography Francis was a regular in the Carry On film players, appearing in six of the films in the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in '' The Tomb of Lig ...

(1923–1984), British comedy and character actor * Derek Fudesco, bassist and vocalist with indie rock band Pretty Girls Make Graves * Derek Gledhill, American drummer member of alternative rock/post-grunge music group Smile Empty Soul * Derek Grant (drummer) (born 1977), drummer for punk band Alkaline Trio *

Derek Griffiths Derek Griffiths (born 15 July 1946) is a British actor, singer and voice artist who appeared in numerous British children's television series in the 1970s to present and has more recently played parts in television drama. Career Griffiths was ...

(born 1946), British actor * Derek Guille (born 1951), Australian radio presenter * Derek Hallworth, British television director * Derek Hammond-Stroud (1926–2012), English opera singer * Derek Hartley (born 1969), American radio talk-show host * Derek Harvie (born 1971), Canadian entertainment writer and producer, living in the U.S. * Derek Hess, American poster and album-cover artist * Derek Hill (painter) (1916–2000), English portrait and landscape painter * Derek R. Hill, film production designer *

Derek Hough Derek Bruce Hough (; born May 17, 1985) is an American professional Latin dance, Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer. From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC dance compe ...

(born 1985), American dancer, choreographer, musician and actor *

Derek Jacobi Sir Derek George Jacobi (; born 22 October 1938) is an English actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen as well as for his work at the Royal National Theatre, he has received numerous accolades including a Tony Award, a BAFTA Award, two ...

(born 1938), English actor and director *

Derek Jarman Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman (31 January 1942 – 19 February 1994) was an English artist, film maker, costume designer, stage designer, writer, poet, gardener, and gay rights activist. Biography Jarman was born at the Royal Victoria Nursing ...

(1942–1994), English film director, stage designer, artist and writer * Derek, a stage name, along with Johnny Cymbal, of Scottish-born American songwriter, singer and record producer born John Hendry Blair (1945–1993) * Derek Kirk Kim (born 1974), American cartoonist *

Derek Kok Derek Kok Jing-hung (, born 18 November 1964) is a Hong Kong actor who had worked for TVB from 1986 to 2015. He filmed over 70 dramas. He is specialised in action and Chinese Kung Fu performance. Career His career started when he entered the ...

(born 1964), Hong Kong actor *

Derek Lamb Derek Reginald Lamb (20 June 1936 – 5 November 2005) was a British animation filmmaker and producer. While serving as executive producer of the National Film Board of Canada's English Animation Studio from 1976 to 1982, he produced the Oscar-win ...

(1936–2005), American animation film-maker and producer * Derek Leckenby (1943–1994), English musician and guitarist, member of Herman's Hermits * Derek Longmuir (born 1951), drummer with the Bay City Rollers *

Derek Luke Derek Nathanial Luke (born April 24, 1974) is an American actor. He won the Independent Spirit Award for his big-screen debut performance as the titular character in the 2002 film '' Antwone Fisher'', directed and produced by Denzel Washingto ...

(born 1974), American actor * Derek Lynch (born 1971), Canadian race car driver *

Derek Malcolm Derek Elliston Michael Malcolm (12 May 1932 – 15 July 2023) was an English film critic and historian. Early life Derek Elliston Michael Malcolm was born on 12 May 1932. He was the son of Douglas Malcolm (died 1967) and Dorothy Vera (died 196 ...

(1932–2023), British film critic * Derek Martin (born 1933), English actor * Derek McCulloch (1897–1967), BBC radio presenter and producer * Derek McGrath (born 1951), Canadian actor * Derek Meddings (1931–1995), British TV and cinema special effects expert * Derek Mooney (born 1967), Irish radio and TV personality and producer * Derek Murphy (musician), American drummer and session musician

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Derek Newark Derek John Newark (8 June 1933 – 11 August 1998) was an English actor in television, film and theatre. Career Newark began his working life as a soldier in the Coldstream Guards before joining the Royal Artillery. However, he wanted to beco ...

(1933–1998), English actor *

Derek Nimmo Derek Robert Nimmo (19 September 1930 – 24 February 1999) was an English character actor, producer and author. He is best remembered for his comedic upper class "silly ass" and clerical roles, including Revd Mervyn Noote in the BBC1 sitcom ...

(1930–1999), English character actor * Derek O'Brien (drummer) (born 1963), drummer and music producer * Derek Oldham (1887–1968), English tenor *

Derek Paravicini Derek Paravicini (born 26 July 1979) is an English Savant syndrome, savant pianist. He resides in London. Biography On 26 July 1979, Paravicini was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, Reading, He was preterm birth, born ...

(born 1979), English blind autistic savant and musical prodigy * Derek Pascoe (born 1957), American vocalist * Derek Pressnall, guitarist for the indie-pop group Tilly and the Wall * Derek Piotr, folklorist and musician * Derek Prince (1915–2003), American Christian radio preacher * Derek Lee Ragin (born 1958), American singer * Derek Richardson (actor) (born 1976), American actor *

Derek Riggs Derek Riggs (born 13 February 1958) is a contemporary British artist best known for creating the band Iron Maiden's mascot, "Eddie (mascot), Eddie". Career Born in Portsmouth, England, Riggs is a self-taught artist, both in his traditional pai ...

(born 1958), British artist * Derek Riordan (born 1983), Scottish footballer (striker) * Derek Rodier (born 1959), Scottish footballer * Derek Roy (born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Royle (1929–1990), English actor *

Derek Sanderson Derek Michael Sanderson (born June 16, 1946), nicknamed "Turk", is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre and two-time Stanley Cup champion who helped transform the culture of the professional athlete in the 1970s era. He set up the e ...

Derek Sherinian Derek Sherinian (born August 25, 1966) is an American keyboardist who has toured and recorded for Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, and Joe Bonamassa, among others. He was also a member of Dream Theater from 1994 to 1999, is the founder of Planet X (ban ...

(born 1966), American keyboard musician, composer and producer * Derek Shulman (born 1947), Scottish singer/instrumentalist and record executive * Derek Smart, controversial designer of video games * Derek Smethurst (born 1948), South African footballer, author and sports consultant * Derek Smith (basketball), (1961–1996), American basketball player * Derek Smith (ice hockey born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Smith (ice hockey born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player *

Derek Smith (linebacker) Derek Mecham Smith (born January 18, 1975) is an American former professional American football, football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Commanders, Washington Redskins in t ...

(born 1975), American football player * Derek Smith (Tight End) (born 1980), American football player * Derek Smith (born 1979), a.k.a. Pretty Lights, American electronic musician * Derek Soutar (born 1981), Scottish football goalkeeper * Derek St. Holmes (born 1953), rock musician * Derek Stephen Prince (born 1969), American voice actor and radio host * Derek Stillie (born 1973), Scottish football goalkeeper * Derek Stirling (born 1961), New Zealand cricketer *

Derek Strong Derek Lamar Strong (born February 9, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who played in ten National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons from 1991 to 2001 for six different teams. A 6'8" forward from Xavier University (Cin ...

(born 1968), American basketball player and racing driver * Derek Tapscott (1932–2008), Welsh footballer *

Derek Taylor Derek Wyn Taylor (7 May 1932 – 8 September 1997) was a British journalist, writer, publicist and record producer. He is best known for his role as press officer to the Beatles, with whom he worked in 1964 and then from 1968 to 1970, and was ...

, Canadian news anchor and sportscaster * Derek Temple (born 1938), English footballer * Derek Thompson (actor) (born 1948), Northern Irish TV actor * Derek Thompson (sports commentator) (born 1950), British horse racing commentator and presenter * Derek Thompson, a.k.a. Hoodlum Priest, musician and record producer and engineer * Derek Tracey (born 1971), Irish footballer * Derek Trent (born 1980), American ice skater (pairs) * Derek Trucks (born 1979), American blues-rock guitarist * Derek Turner (1932–2015), rugby league footballer * Derek Ufton (1928–2021), English cricketer *

Derek Underwood Derek Leslie Underwood (8 June 1945 – 15 April 2024) was an English international cricketer. In retirement he became president of the Marylebone Cricket Club The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is a cricket club founded in 1787 and based s ...

(born 1945), English cricketer *

Derek Varnals George Derek Varnals (24 July 1935 – 9 September 2019) was a South African cricketer who played in three Test matches in the 1964–65 season. The South African cricket commentator Charles Fortune described him as "a compact and correct pla ...

(1935–2019), South African cricketer * Derek Verret (born 1974), American conspiracy theorist, convicted felon, alternative therapist and shaman * Derek Wadsworth (1939–2008), British composer and arranger *

Derek Warfield Derek Warfield (born 15 September 1943) is an Irish singer, songwriter, historian, and a former member of the musical group The Wolfe Tones. Personal life Born in the Dublin suburb Inchicore, Warfield was educated at Synge Street CBS. He was ...

(born 1943), Irish singer/songwriter and historian * Derek Waring, born Derek Barton-Chapple (1927–2007), English actor * Derek Warwick (born 1954), English F1 racing car driver * Derek Waters (born 1979), American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and director * Derek Webb (born 1974), American singer-songwriter * Derek Whitehead (born 1944), English rugby league footballer *

Derek Whyte Derek Whyte (born 31 August 1968) is a Scottish former association football, footballer, who played for Celtic F.C., Celtic, Middlesbrough F.C., Middlesbrough, Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen and Partick Thistle F.C., Partick Thistle. He also won twelve ...

(born 1968), Scottish footballer * Derek Woodcock, Australian rules football field umpire * Derek X, a stage name, along with Sadat X, of American rapper Derek Murphy (born 1968) *

Derek Yee Derek Yee Tung-sing () is a Hong Kong filmmaker and former actor. Early life Yee was born Yee Tung-sing in Hong Kong on 28 December 1957, the son of Yee Kwong (), a film producer from Tianjin, Tientsin (Tianjin), and Hung Wei (), an actress of ...

(born 1957), Hong Kong film director * Derek Young (born 1980), Scottish ex-professional association football midfielder * Derek Yu (born 1982), American independent

game designer Game design is the process of creating and shaping the mechanics, systems, rules, and gameplay of a game. Game design processes apply to board games, card games, dice games, casino games, role-playing games, sports, Wargame (video games), war ga ...

, video game artist, and

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ger

Sports

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* Derek Abney (born 1980), American football wide receiver *

Derek Anderson (American football) Derek Matthew Anderson (born June 15, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. Anderson was sel ...

(born 1983), National Football League quarterback * Derek Anderson (basketball) (born 1974), American basketball player * Derek Armstrong (ice hockey) (born 1973), Canadian hockey player * Derek Asamoah (born 1981), Ghanaian footballer playing in Korea * Derek Barnett (born 1996), American football player *

Derek Bell (auto racer) Derek Reginald Bell (born 31 October 1941) is a British racing driver. In sportscar racing, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans 24 hours five times, the 24 hours of Daytona, Daytona 24 three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice ...

(born 1941), British F1 racing car driver * Derek Bell (baseball) (born 1968), American former Major League Baseball player * Derek Bell (footballer, born 1956), English football player * Derek Bell (footballer, born 1963), English football player * Derek Bellotti (born 1946), English football player * Derek Boateng (born 1983), Ghanaian footballer * Derek Boogaard (1982–2011), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Bryant (boxer) (born 1971), American heavyweight boxer * Derek Campbell (born 1980), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Campos (born 1988), American mixed martial artist * Derek Carr (born 1991), American football player *

Derek Cassidy Derek Winfield Cassidy (born December 2, 1986) is an American former professional American football, football quarterback who played three seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the New Orleans VooDoo and Pittsburgh Power. He played colle ...

(born 1986), American football player * Derek Chisora (born 1983), British heavyweight boxer * Derek Clayton (born 1942), British/Australian long-distance runner * Derek Collins (born 1969), Scottish footballer and football coach * Derek Combs (born 1979), American football player * Derek Cooke (born 1991), basketball player for

Hapoel Gilboa Galil Hapoel Gilboa Galil () is a professional basketball club that is based in north-east Israel. The club plays its home game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League (the top tier of Israeli basketball) in a 2,250-seat arena in Gan Ner. History T ...

of the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl (, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is a professional basketball league in Israel and the highest level of basketball in the country. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL ...

* Derek Couch, a.k.a. Robbie McAllister, Scottish member of Canadian tag wrestling team The Highlanders * Derek Cox (born 1986), American football player * Derek Crookes (born 1969), South African cricketer * Derek Curry (born 1981), American football player * Derek Daly (born 1953), Irish F1 racing car driver * Derek Darnell Brown (born 1971), American football player * Derek Dawkins (born 1959), English professional footballer * Derek de Boorder (born 1985), New Zealand cricketer * Derek Dennis (born 1988), American football player * Derek Dooley (American football coach) (born 1968), American football player and coach * Derek Dooley (footballer) (1929–2008), English footballer, manager and club chairman * Derek Dougan (1938–2007), Northern Irish footballer and club chairman * Derek Edwards (rugby league) (died 2020), rugby league footballer * Derek Fazackerley (born 1951), English footballer and coach * Derek Ferguson (born 1967), Scottish footballer and club manager * Derek Fisher (born 1974), American basketball player * Derek Forbort (b.1992), American NHL defensemen (Boston Bruins, Winnepeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings) * Derek Geary (born 1980), Irish footballer who played in England * Derek Gee (born 1997), Canadian racing cyclist * Derek Grimm (born 1974), American basketball player * Derek Hagan (born 1984), American football player (wide receiver) * Derek Hales (born 1951), English footballer * Derek Hall (cricketer) (1932–1983), English cricketer * Derek Hallas (born c. 1934), English rugby union and rugby league footballer * Derek Hardiman (born 1981), Irish hurling player * Derek Harper (born 1961), American basketball player and TV sports anchor * Derek Hawksworth (1927–2021), English footballer * Derek Heasley (born 1972), Irish cricketer * Derek Higgins (born 1966), Irish Indy Lights racing car driver * Derek Hill (driver) (born 1975), American former Formula 3000 driver * Derek Ho (1964–2020), American surfer * Derek Holland (born 1986), American baseball player * Derek Holmes (born 1978), Scottish footballer * Derek Hood (basketball) (born 1976), American basketball player * Derek Howes, rugby league footballer *

Derek Ibbotson George Derek Ibbotson (17 June 1932 – 23 February 2017) was an English runner who excelled in athletics in the 1950s. His most famous achievement was setting a new world record in the mile in 1957. Biography Ibbotson was born on 17 J ...

(1932–2017), English track athlete *

Derek Jeter Derek Sanderson Jeter ( ; born June 26, 1974), nicknamed "the Captain", is an American former professional baseball shortstop, businessman, and baseball executive. As a player, Jeter spent his entire 20-year Major League Baseball (MLB) caree ...

(born 1974), American baseball player * Derek Johnson (athlete) (1933–2004), British track athlete * Derek Johnstone (born 1953), Scottish footballer * Derek Joslin (born 1987), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Keenan (born 1961), Canadian lacrosse player * Derek Kenway (born 1978), English cricketer * Derek Kevan (1935–2013), English footballer * Derek King (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Lilley (born 1974), Scottish footballer *

Derek Lilliquist Derek Jansen Lilliquist (born February 20, 1966) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and pitching coach. He played for the Atlanta Braves (1989–1990), San Diego Padres (1990–1991), Cleveland Indians (1992–1994), Bost ...

(born 1966) American baseball player and coach * Derek Loccident (born 1998), American Paralympic athlete * Derek Lowe (born 1973), American baseball player * Derek Lyle (born 1981), Scottish footballer * Derek Lyng (born 1978), Irish hurling player * Derek MacKenzie (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Malawsky (born 1973), Canadian lacrosse player * Derek McInnes (born 1971), Scottish footballer * Derek Meech (born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Miles (born 1972), American pole vaulter * Derek Mills (born 1972), American track athlete * Derek Morgan (1929–2017), English cricketer * Derek Morris (ice hockey) (born 1978), Canadian ice hockey player *

Derek Mountfield Derek Mountfield (born 2 November 1962) is an English former association football, footballer who played as a centre-back. His time at top-flight clubs Everton F.C., Everton and subsequently Aston Villa F.C., Aston Villa were where he gained m ...

(born 1962), English footballer * Derek Murray (Gaelic footballer), Irish Gaelic footballer

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* Derek Niven (born 1983), Scottish footballer * Derek Noonan (1947–2009), rugby union and rugby league footballer * Derek Norris (born 1989), American baseball player * Derek Ogbeide (born 1997), Nigerian-Canadian basketball player * Derek Oldbury a.k.a. ''DEO'' (1924–1994), British draughts champion and writer on the game * Derek Pace (1932–1989), English footballer * Derek Parish (born 1999), American football player *

Derek Parker (footballer) Derek Parker (23 June 1926 – 8 April 2011) was an English Association football, footballer who played in the Football League for West Ham United F.C., West Ham United and Colchester United F.C., Colchester United. He played as an inside-forwar ...

(1926–2011), English footballer * Derek Parkin (born 1948), English footballer * Derek Parlane (born 1953), Scottish footballer * Derek Parra (born 1970), Mexican-American speed skater (ice) * Derek Perera (born 1977),

Sri Lankan Canadian Sri Lankan Canadians refers to people from Sri Lanka who have arrived and settled in Canada. Among these immigration, immigrants include members from the Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil, Sri Lankan Moors, Moor, Sri Lankan Malays, Malay, Sinhalese people ...

cricketer * Derek Phillips (footballer, born 1975) (born 1975), Trinidad and Tobago footballer * Derek Piggott (1922–2019), British glider pilot * Derek Plante (born 1971), American ice hockey player * Derek Porter (born 1967), Canadian rower *

Derek Poundstone Derek Anthony Poundstone (born September 28, 1981) is an American police officer, former professional strongman and strength coach from Woodbridge, Connecticut. He was the runner-up at the 2008 World ...

(born 1981), American professional strongman *

Derek Pringle Derek Raymond Pringle (born 18 September 1958) is a Kenyan-born English former Test and One Day International cricketer for England, and is now a cricket journalist. He was a part of the English squads which finished as runners-up at the 198 ...

(born 1958), English cricketer and cricket journalist * Derek Quinnell (born 1949), Welsh rugby union player * Derek Rackley (born 1977), American football player *

Derek Rae Derek Rae (born 9 April 1967) is a Scottish association football commentator and presenter. He currently works for ESPN and ABC in the United States for the English-language coverages of Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and La Liga and Deutsche Fußball ...

(born 1967), Scottish soccer commentator * Derek Randall (born 1951), English cricketer * Derek Redmond (born 1965), English track athlete * Derek Reeves (1934–1995), English footballer * Derek Ringer (born 1956), Scottish rally driver * Derek Riordan (born 1983), Scottish footballer * Derek Rivers (born 1994), American football player * Derek Rodier (born 1959), Scottish footballer * Derek Roy (born 1983), Canadian ice hockey player *

(born 1946), Canadian ice hockey player and business executive * Derek Saunders (1928–2018), English footballer * Derek Sealy (1912–1982), West Indian cricketer * Derek Shackleton (1924–2007), English cricketer * Derek Shaw (businessman), English football club chairman * Derek Smethurst (born 1948), South African footballer, author and sports consultant * Derek Smith (basketball), (1961–1996), American basketball player * Derek Smith (ice hockey born 1954), Canadian ice hockey player * Derek Smith (ice hockey born 1984), Canadian ice hockey player *

(born 1975), American football player * Derek Smith (tight end) (born 1980), American football player * Derek Soutar (born 1981), Scottish football goalkeeper * Derek Stillie (born 1973), Scottish football goalkeeper * Derek Stingley (born 1971), American football player * Derek Stingley Jr. (born 2001), American football player * Derek Stirling (born 1961), New Zealand cricketer *

(born 1968), American basketball player and racing driver * Derek Tapscott (1932–2008), Welsh footballer * Derek Temple (born 1938), English footballer * Derek Tracey (born 1971), Irish footballer * Derek Trent (born 1980), American pairs ice skater * Derek Turner (1932–2015), rugby league footballer * Derek Ufton (1928–2021), English cricketer *

(born 1945), English cricketer *

(1935–2019), South African cricketer * Derek Warwick (born 1954), English F1 racing car driver * Derek Whitehead (born 1944), rugby league footballer *

(born 1968), Scottish footballer * Derek Woodcock, Australian rules football field umpire

Business

* Derek Burney Jr. (born 1962), Canadian corporate senior executive * Derek Lambie (born 1975), Scottish newspaper editor * Derek V. Smith, American business executive

Politics

* Derek Barber, Baron Barber of Tewkesbury (1918–2017), British civil servant, agricultural expert and politician * Derek Beackon, English lorry driver and politician * Derek Bedson (1920–1989), Canadian civil servant * Derek Blackburn (1934–2017), Canadian politician * Derek Brownlee (born 1974), Scottish politician * Derek Bryan (1910–2003), British diplomat * Derek Burney (born 1939), Canadian businessman, diplomat and political strategist * Derek Clark (1933–2023), British politician and science teacher *

Derek Conway Derek Leslie Conway TD (born 15 February 1953) is an English politician and television presenter. A member of the Conservative Party, Conway served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency of Shrewsbury and Atcham from 1983 to 199 ...

(born 1953), British politician * Derek Coombs (1937–2014), British politician and corporate executive * Derek Corrigan, Canadian politician * Derek Croxton, American history researcher and writer *

Derek Draper Derek William Draper (15 August 1967 – 3 January 2024) was an English political lobbyist and psychotherapist. As a political advisor, he was involved in two political scandals: " Lobbygate" in 1998, and another in 2009 while he was edito ...

(1967-2024), English former lobbyist involved in ''Cash for Access'' scandal in 1999, subsequently a psychotherapist * Derek Enright (1935–1995), British politician *

Derek Ezra, Baron Ezra Derek Ezra, Baron Ezra, MBE (23 February 1919 – 22 December 2015) was a British coal industry administrator who served as Chairman of the National Coal Board for eleven years. Early life Ezra attended Monmouth School before going up to Mag ...

(1919–2015) British politician and corporate executive * Derek Fatchett (1945–1999), British politician * Derek Fletcher (born 1951), Canadian politician born in England * Derek Foster, Baron Foster of Bishop Auckland (1937–2019), British politician *

Derek Freeman John Derek Freeman (15 August 1916 – 6 July 2001) was a New Zealand anthropologist knownTuzin, page 1013. for his criticism of Margaret Mead's work on Samoan society, as described in her 1928 ethnography '' Coming of Age in Samoa''. His att ...

(1916–2001), New Zealand anthropologist *

Derek Gregory Derek Gregory (born 1 March 1951) is a British academic and world-renowned geographer who is currently Peter Wall Distinguished Professor and Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He formerly held positions ...

(born 1951), British geographer * Derek Hatton (born 1948), English politician, businessman and after-dinner speaker * Derek Holland (activist), British politician and writer who uses several pen-names: Harry Worthington, Rory O'Connor, D. Liam O'Huallachain, Derek O'Huallachain, and Deric O'Huallachain *

Derek Humphry Derek Humphry (29 April 1930 – 2 January 2025) was a British and American journalist and author. He was a proponent of legal assisted suicide and the right to die. In 1980 he co-founded the Hemlock Society and in 2004 after the Society dissol ...

(born 1930), writer of the suicide handbook ''Final Exit'' and president of the Euthanasia Research & Guidance Organization * Derek Hussey (born 1948), Northern Irish politician * Derek Keppel (1863–1944), British nobleman, soldier and member of the royal household * Derek Laud (born 1964), English political lobbyist * Derek Lee (politician) (born 1948), Canadian lawyer and politician * Derek Lodge (1929–1996), English civil servant and statistician * Derek Mackay (born 1977), Scottish politician * Derek McDowell (born 1958), Irish politician * Derek Mooney (born 1962), Irish ministerial adviser and

Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil ( ; ; meaning "Soldiers of Destiny" or "Warriors of Fál"), officially Fianna Fáil – The Republican Party (), is a centre to centre-right political party in Ireland. Founded as a republican party in 1926 by Éamon de ...

campaign manager *

Derek Moore-Brabazon, 2nd Baron Brabazon of Tara Derek Charles Moore-Brabazon, 2nd Baron Brabazon of Tara (24 December 1910 – 11 December 1974), succeeded the title Baron Brabazon of Tara in 1964 on the death of his father, John Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, 1st Baron Brabazon of Tara, carrying i ...

(1910–1974) * Derek Morris (academic) (born 1945), British academic, formerly chairperson of the Competition Commission * Derek O'Brien (politician) (born 1961), Indian politician and television personality * Derek Oulton (1927–2016), lawyer and civil servant *

Derek Page, Baron Whaddon John Derek Page, Baron Whaddon (14 August 1927 – 16 August 2005), was a British politician and export agent/consultant. Background Derek Page, as he was usually known, was born the son of a lorry driver in Sale, Greater Manchester. He was ...

(1927–2005), British politician * Derek Prag (1923–2010), British politician * Derek Quigley (born 1932), New Zealand politician *

Derek Robinson (trade unionist) Derek Robinson (1927–2017) was a British trade unionist. Formerly a convenor and shop steward within car manufacturer British Leyland for much of the 1970s, he was commonly known as "Red Robbo" in the British press. Career Robinson was born ...

(1927–2017), British motor industry shop steward a.k.a. "Red Robbo" * Derek Schofield (born 1945), Chief Justice of Gibraltar * Derek Simpson (trade unionist) (born 1944), British trade unionist * Derek Spencer (1936–2023), British politician * Derek Hugh Taylor (born 1951), Chief Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1995 to 2003 *

Derek Twigg John Derek Twigg (born 9 July 1959) is a British Labour Party politician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Widnes and Halewood since 2024, and for its predecessor constituency, Halton, from the 1997 general election ...

(born 1959) English politician * Derek James Walding (1937–2007), Canadian politician, born in England * Derek Walker-Smith, Baron Broxbourne (1910–1992), British politician * Derek Wall, British politician * Derek Watkins, British docker shop steward, member of the

Pentonville Five The Pentonville Five were five shop stewards who were imprisoned in July 1972 by the National Industrial Relations Court for refusing to obey a court order to stop picketing a container depot in East London. Their arrest and imprisonment led to th ...

* "Derek Wee", name used in a controversial blog by Wee Siew Kim (born 1960), Singaporean politician * Derek Wells (born 1946), Canadian politician and lawyer * Derek Worlock (1920–1996), British Roman Catholic bishop * Derek Wyatt (born 1949), British politician

Science, education and academics

* Derek Abbott (born 1960), physicist and electronic engineer * Derek Barton (1918–1998), British physical chemist and Nobel Prize laureate *

Derek Bickerton Derek Bickerton (March 25, 1926 – March 5, 2018) was an English-born linguist and professor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Based on his work in creole languages in Guyana and Hawaii, he has proposed that the features of creole languag ...

(1926–2018), linguist and academic * Derek Birley (1926–2002), academic and educator * Derek Blake, academic and research scientist * Derek Bok (born 1930), American lawyer and educator *

Derek Briggs Derek Ernest Gilmor Briggs (born 10 January 1950) is an Irish palaeontologist and taphonomist based at Yale University. Briggs is one of three palaeontologists, along with Harry Blackmore Whittington and Simon Conway Morris, who were key in ...

(born 1950), Irish paleontologist * Derek Denny-Brown (1901–1981), British neurologist * Derek Denton (1924–2022), Australian scientist * Derek Hirst (born 1948), English historian of early-modern Britain *

Derek Hockridge Derek Hockridge (1934 – 8 August 2013) was a British translator, teacher, lecturer, and occasional actor, who was perhaps best known for his translations of the '' Asterix'' comic book series. Born in Wales and brought up in Birmingham, he com ...

(1934–2013), British translator, lecturer and expert in French society and culture * Derek Hopwood (1933–2020), British academic and author * Derek Long (1925–2020), former professor of structural chemistry at the University of Bradford, working in the field of Raman spectroscopy * Derek McCormack, New Zealand biochemist and academic * Derek Wragge Morley (1920–1969) independent science consultant and journalist noted for study of ants *

Derek Parfit Derek Antony Parfit (; 11 December 1942 – 2 January 2017) was a British philosopher who specialised in personal identity, rationality, and ethics. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential moral philosophers of the lat ...

(1942–2017), British philosopher and academic *

Derek J. de Solla Price Derek John de Solla Price (22 January 1922 – 3 September 1983) was a British physicist, history of science, historian of science, and information science, information scientist. He was known for his investigation of the Antikythera mechanism, ...

(1922–1983), information scientist and science historian * Derek Ratcliffe (1929–2005), British nature conservationist * Derek Roe (1937–2014), British paleolithic archeologist and academic * Derek Summerfield, controversial psychiatrist and writer *

Derek Taunt Derek Roy Taunt (16 November 1917 (Note 1) – 15 July 2004) was a British mathematician who worked as a codebreaker during World War II at Bletchley Park. Taunt attended Enfield Grammar, then the City of London School. He studied mathemat ...

(1917–2004), British mathematician and codebreaker * Derek van der Kooy (born 1952), scientist and academic working in stem cell research

Writing

* Derek Beaulieu (born 1973), Canadian poet, publisher and anthologist * Derek Benz (born 1971), American author of children's fantasy * Derek Hansen (born 1944), New Zealand/Australia fiction writer, born in England * Derek Jameson (1929–2012), British journalist *

Derek Landy Derek Landy (born 23 October 1974) is an Irish author and screenwriter, known for the ''Skulduggery Pleasant'' and ''Demon Road'' book series. Since 2018, he has also written numerous comic book series at Marvel Comics. Career Landy has written ...

(born 1974), Irish author and screenwriter *

Derek Mahon Norman Derek Mahon (23 November 1941 – 1 October 2020) was an Irish poet. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland but lived in a number of cities around the world. At his death it was noted that his, "influence in the Irish poetry community, ...

(1941–2020), Irish poet *

Derek Marlowe Derek William Mario Marlowe (21 May 1938 – 14 November 1996) was an English playwright, novelist, screenwriter and painter. Life Derek Marlowe was born in Perivale, Middlesex, and lived there and in Greenford as a child. His father was Fre ...

(1938–1996), English playwright, novelist and screenwriter * Derek McCormack (born 1969), Canadian fiction writer * Derek Parker (born 1932), British writer and broadcaster * Derek Raymond (1931–1994), English noir writer *

Derek Robinson (novelist) Derek Robinson (born 12 April 1932) is a British author best known for his military aviation novels full of black humour. He has also written several books on some of the more sordid events in the history of Bristol, his home town, as well as ...

(born 1932), British military aviation novelist and pilot * Derek Tangye (1912–1996), English author *

(1932–1997), British journalist and press agent for ''The Beatles'' *

Derek Turner (journalist) Derek Turner (born 1964) is a journalist and author of several novels. Early life Turner is the son of a ship’s captain of Methodist background and a Church of Ireland mother (the great niece of the Archbishop of Dublin). Before he became ...

(born 1964), Irish journalist * Derek Walcott (1930–2017), West Indian poet, playwright, writer and visual artist * Derek Wood (author) (1930–2003), author of ''Jane's World Aircraft Recognition Handbook''

Miscellaneous

Derek Bentley Derek William Bentley (30 June 1933 – 28 January 1953) was a British man who was hanged for the murder of a policeman during a burglary. Christopher Craig, then aged 16, a friend and accomplice of Bentley, was accused of the murder. Be ...

(1933–1953), Englishman hanged for murder and subsequently pardoned *

Derek Chauvin Derek Michael Chauvin ( ; born 1976) is an American former police officer who Murder of George Floyd, murdered George Floyd, a 46-year-old African Americans, African American man, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On May 25, 2020, Floyd was arrest ...

(born 1976), American former police officer convicted in the murder of George Floyd * Derek Anthony Seagrim (1903–1943), English soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross *

Derek Watson (priest) Derek Watson was the Dean of Salisbury in the Church of England from 1996 to his retirement in 2002. Born on 18 February 1938 and educated at Uppingham School and Selwyn College, Cambridge,Who's Who (UK), Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, ...

(born 1938), British retired churchman, former Dean of Salisbury in the Church of England * Derek Wood (c. 1964 – 1988), one of two British soldiers killed in the 1988 Corporals killings incident * Derek (horse) (born 1978), a Brazilian thoroughbred racehorse

Fictional characters

* Derek and Clive, controversial cult characters portrayed by Dudley Moore and Peter Cook * Derek the Diesel, character from ''

Thomas & Friends ''Thomas & Friends'' is a British children's television series which aired from 9 October 1984 to 20 January 2021. Based on ''The Railway Series'' books by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher Awdry, Christopher, the series was developed for ...

'' * Derek the Sheep, eponymous character in a comic strip in the '' Beano'' * Derek Almond, character in the graphic novel ''

V for Vendetta ''V for Vendetta'' is a British graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd (comics), David Lloyd (with additional art by Tony Weare). Initially published between 1982 and 1985 in black and white as an ongoing Serial (li ...

'' *

Derek Blunt This article includes a list of characters from the Disney series '' Darkwing Duck''. Main * Drake Mallard / Darkwing Duck (voiced by Jim Cummings, Chris Diamantopoulos in the 2017 ''DuckTales'' reboot) is an average citizen by day and St. Cana ...

, anthropomorphic hawk in '' Darkwing Duck'' * Derek Branning, character in the BBC soap ''

EastEnders ''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the ...

'' * Derek Charles, protagonist of the 2009 film '' Obsessed'' *

, character in British TV series ''The Bill'' * Derek Danforth, main antagonist of the 2024 film ''

The Beekeeper The Beekeeper may refer to: * Beekeeper, a person who raises honey bees * The Beekeeper (1986 film), ''The Beekeeper'' (1986 film), a Greek drama art film * The Beekeeper (2024 film), ''The Beekeeper'' (2024 film), an American action film * The Bee ...

'' * Derek Faye, character in The Catherine Tate Show who appears to be in denial about his sexuality * Derek Flint, eponymous character in '' Our Man Flint'' * Derek Frye, character in the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' * Derek Generic, character from the animated series ''

Bobby's World ''Bobby's World'' (originally known as ''The World According to Bobby'') is an American animated comedy children's television series that aired on Fox Kids from September 8, 1990, to February 23, 1998. The show was created by Canadian actor/come ...

''. * Derek Harkinson, character in the BBC soap ''EastEnders'' * Derek Hale, character in MTV's ''

Teen Wolf ''Teen Wolf'' is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Rod Daniel and written by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman. Michael J. Fox stars as the title character, a high school student whose ordinary life is changed when he discover ...

'' played by Tyler Hoechlin * Derek Klivian, pilot in the Rogue Squadron from ''

Star Wars ''Star Wars'' is an American epic film, epic space opera media franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the Star Wars (film), eponymous 1977 film and Cultural impact of Star Wars, quickly became a worldwide popular culture, pop cu ...

'' * Derek Morgan, character in the criminal drama series ''Criminal Minds'' played by Shemar Moore * Derek Mullard, a Danger Mouse character played by

Jon Heder Jonathan Joseph Heder (; born October 26, 1977) is an American actor. He is best known for his breakout lead role as the title character of the comedy film ''Napoleon Dynamite'' (2004). He also voiced the character in the Fox animated serie ...

* Derek Noakes, eponymous character in the comedy-drama pilot '' Derek'' * Derek O'Farrell, character in the British soap ''Brookside'' * Derek Powers a.k.a. Blight, supervillain in the animated series ''

Batman Beyond ''Batman Beyond'' (also known as ''Batman of the Future'' in Europe) is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, and serving as the sequel to both '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and '' The New Ba ...

'' *

Derek Shepherd Derek Christopher Shepherd, often referred to as "McDreamy" for his "attractiveness", is a fictional surgeon from the ABC medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'', portrayed by actor Patrick Dempsey. He made his first appearance in the series' pilot ep ...

former Head of Neurosurgery at Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital, in the American medical series ''

Grey's Anatomy ''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series focusing on the personal and professional lives of surgical internship (medicine), interns, residency (medicine), residents, and attending physician, attendings at the fictional ...

'' * Derek Smalls, character in the spoof rockumentary '' This Is Spinal Tap'' * Derek Stiles, character in the ''

Trauma Center A trauma center, or trauma centre, is a hospital equipped and staffed to provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries such as falls, motor vehicle collisions, or gunshot wounds. The term "trauma center" may be used incorr ...

'' series of video games * Derek Taylor, a character in the American TV sitcom ''

Silver Spoons ''Silver Spoons'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from September 25, 1982, to May 11, 1986, and in first-run syndication from September 27, 1986, to May 30, 1987. The series was produced by Embassy Television for th ...

'' *

Derek Trotter Derek Edward Trotter, more commonly known as Del Boy, is a fictional character from the BBC sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'' and one of the main characters of its spinoff series, '' Rock & Chips''. He was played by David Jason in the original ...

, character in the TV comedy series ''

Only Fools and Horses ''Only Fools and Horses'' (titled onscreen as ''Only Fools and Horses....'') is a British television sitcom that was created and written by John Sullivan (writer), John Sullivan. Seven series were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Ki ...

'' * Derek Vinyard, character in the American crime drama film American History X * Derek Venturi, title character in the Canadian TV show ''

Life with Derek ''Life with Derek'' is a Canadian television teen sitcom that aired on Family Channel (English) and VRAK.TV (French) in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on Family on September 18, 2005, and ran for four s ...

'' *Derek Wakaluk, a character played by Will Sasso in the Canadian teen drama television series '' Madison'' * Derek Wheeler a.k.a. "Wheels", character in the ''Degrassi'' series * Derek Wildstar, character in the TV series ''

Star Blazers ''Star Blazers'' is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime television series . ''Star Blazers'' was first broadcast in the United States in 1979. It was the first popular English-translated anime that had an overarching plot and storylin ...

'' * Derek Wilton, character in the TV soap ''

Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' (colloquially referred to as ''Corrie'') is a British television soap opera created by ITV Granada, Granada Television and shown on ITV (TV network), ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on a cobbled, terraced ...

'' * Derek Zoolander, eponymous character in the film ''

Zoolander ''Zoolander'' is a 2001 American comedy film directed by and starring Ben Stiller. The film contains elements from a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and written by Drake Sather and Stiller for the '' VH1 Fashion Awards'' televisi ...

'' * Derek (The Good Place character), character in ''The Good Place'' * Derek Lucks, former head of TASCorp, inventor of the Meta Runner arm and overall antagonist of season 1 and 2 of the ''

Meta Runner ''Meta Runner'' is an Australian independent-animated eSports action drama web series created by Kevin and Luke Lerdwichagul. Produced by Glitch Productions, with funding support from Screen Australia, Crunchyroll, AMD, and Epic Games. The ...

'' internet series. He was shot in the head by Masa (under the control of Dr. Sheridan) in the last episode of season 2. * Prince Derek, one of the main characters in the animated film '' The Swan Princess''

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Derik

* Derik John Baker (born January 31, 1990), known as Virginia To Vegas, * Derik Hultquist, American singer-songwriter * Derik Lacerda (born 1999), Brazilian footballer * Derik Lynch, Australian filmmaker * Derik Osede (born 1993), Spanish footballer, known as Derik * Derik Queen (born 2004), American basketball player * Derik Steiner (born 1987), American former football player

Derrek

Derrek Konrad Derrek P. Konrad (born 12 December 1943 in Brooks, Alberta) was a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2000. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada for the Prince Albert electoral district in the 1997 federal electi ...

(born 1943), Canadian politician * Derrek Lee (born 1975), American former baseball player * Derrek Pitts Jr. (born 1998), American football player * Derrek Tuszka (born 1997), American football player

Deryck

Deryck Guyler Deryck Bower Guyler (29 April 1914 – 7 October 1999) was an English actor, best remembered for appearances in sitcoms such as ''Please Sir!'' and ''Sykes (TV series), Sykes''. Early life Guyler was born in Wallasey on the Wirral Peninsula, C ...

(1914–1999), English actor * Deryck Whibley (born 1980), Canadian singer-songwriter

Popularity

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