derek
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈdɛɹɪk// derek
n. a common name for a man. It is a traditional name used in English-speaking countries.
n. a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is a common proper noun in English-speaking contexts.
Derek is my new neighbor.
The manager, Derek, will be leading the meeting this afternoon.
While the name Derek was exceptionally popular in the mid-twentieth century, its frequency has declined in recent decades as naming trends have shifted toward more contemporary choices.
Borrowed in the Middle Ages from a Middle Low German variant of Theodoric, and revived in the 19th century.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is almost always capitalized.