Derek vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Nico mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Derek and Nico boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.