Dirk

Boy

Dirk is a boy's name of Old Dutch origin meaning "Derived from Old Dutch dirc, short for Diederick, meaning people's ruler.". It is pronounced DIRK. Today it is a popular name (popularity 85/100) and fading.

Old Dutch origin · /DIRK/ · strong

Meaning: Derived from Old Dutch dirc, short for Diederick, meaning people's ruler.

Popularity 85/1001 syllablesPeaked 1954↓ Falling

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Frequently asked questions about Dirk

What does Dirk mean?

Dirk means "Derived from Old Dutch dirc, short for Diederick, meaning people's ruler.". It is of Old Dutch origin.

Is Dirk a boy or girl name?

Dirk is traditionally a boy's name.

How popular is Dirk?

Dirk is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 85/100. It was most popular in the 1950s.

How is Dirk pronounced?

Dirk is pronounced DIRK.

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