At a Glance: Name: Dirk – Meaning: ruler of the people – Origin: Dutch/German – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DURK
Dirk is a Dutch/German boy's name meaning “ruler of the people”.
Meaning & Origin of Dirk
Meaning: Ruler of the people.
Origin: Dutch/German.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dirk
Phonetic: DURK IPA: /ˈdɝk/
Popularity of Dirk
Peak: #341 in 1954 · Latest: #6912 in 2024 (Social Security data, 1918–2024). Lower rank number = more popular.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.
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