Deryck

Deryck is an English given name functioning as a variant spelling of Derek, itself derived from the medieval Low German name Diederik, a contracted form of the older Germanic name Þeudarīks, composed of the elements þeud meaning people or nation and rīks meaning ruler or king. The name was introduced to England by Flemish settlers during the medieval period and gradually became established as an English given name. Related forms include Derrick, Darek, and Dirk, the last of which preserves a closer resemblance to the Dutch and Low German originals.