Diederik
ruler of the people
GenderBoyOriginDutchSay itDEE-der-ikPopularityUncommon
Pronounced DEE-der-ik
About the name Diederik
Diederik is the fuller, more formal form of Dirk, carrying an elegant, literary weight. It suits a boy who might later go by a shorter nickname.
A Diederik is dignified and articulate, comfortable leading a conversation.
Fun fact
Diederik shares its roots with the German Dietrich and the English Derek, all tracing back to a common Germanic root.
Nicknames for Diederik
DirkDerk
Variations
Famous people named Diederik
- Diederik Samsom (politician)