Derk (given name)

Derk is a Dutch male first name as a Dutch short form of Dietrich.

Bearers of the name

• Derk Bodde (1909-2003), American sinologist
• Derk Boerrigter ( born 1986 ), Dutch footballer
• Derk Jan Eppink (born 1958 ), Dutch journalist and politician
• Derk Ringnalda (1924-2004), Dutch government officials and politicians