NAME PROFILE
Derico
A variant of the names Theodoric or Frederico, meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'peaceful ruler.' It characterizes a person with natural leadership qualities and a charismatic, harmonious personality that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 337 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MI — 50%GA — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Derico Sciotti (Saxophonist and Brazilian talk show personality) · Derico Symonds (Social activist and community youth advocate) · Derico Murray (Professional football player) · Derico Evans (Gospel musician and vocalist) · Derico Johnson (Professional basketball player)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RicoDeri
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