NAME PROFILE
Deryk
Derived from the Greek name Ioannes, meaning 'God is gracious'; it reflects a personality that is both spiritually grounded and naturally charismatic, often associated with a welcoming and generous spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 759 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2007 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 25%CA — 25%TX — 25%OH — 25%AK — 0%
Notable People
Yannis Adetokunbo (Professional Basketball Player) · Yannis Ritsos (Modern Greek Poet) · Yannis Philippakis (Lead Vocalist for the band Foals) · Yannis Xenakis (Experimental Music Composer) · Yannis Stournaras (Economist and Central Banker)
Nicknames & Diminutives
YanniYannaki
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