Dirk Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dirk Name at a Glance

Name	Dirk
Meaning	Variant of Derek: Gifted ruler. People ruler. Variant of the Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with 'gallows' and now refers to a type of crane..
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dirk Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dirk means “Variant of Derek: Gifted ruler. People ruler. Variant of the Old German Theodoric. Famous bearer: Derrick was a 17th century hangman at Tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with 'gallows' and now refers to a type of crane”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dirk Name Origin

Our database records Dirk under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dirk a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dirk is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dirk

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