Dirk

The meaning, origin and other details about Dirk

Meanings & Origins of Dirk

What does Dirk mean?

  • Dirk \d(i)-rk\ as a boy's name is pronounced derk. It is of Danish origin. Variant of Derek (Old German) "the people's ruler", and Dietrich. The name is also the Scottish term for a small, sharp knife. See also Dedrick. Flemish painter Dierick Bouts.

    Dirk has 4 variant forms: Dierck, Dieric, Dierick and Dirck.

    For more information, see also the related name Theodoric.

    Baby names that sound like Dirk are Dyrk, Dirke and Derk.

    in the Danish origin.
  • Ruler in the German origin.

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  • How to pronounce, Dirk?


    \d(i)-rk\
  • There were 18 US births last year.
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