# Derek, derrick

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈdɛɹɪk/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### Derek
*/ˈdɛɹɪk/*
A male given name from the Germanic languages.

### derrick
*/ˈdɛɹɪk/*
A device that is used for lifting and moving large objects.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/derek