derek

n. a common first name for a man.

n. A masculine given name, derived from the Germanic name Theodoric.

“My neighbor Derek always helps me carry my groceries up the stairs.”

“Derek was appointed as the lead consultant for the project due to his extensive experience in international maritime law.”

n. a family name or last name.

n. A surname of Germanic origin, less common than its use as a given name.

“The author of the book is a woman named Sarah Derek.”

“The historical records indicate that the Derek family held significant land in the region during the late seventeenth century.”