Derek vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Derek and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.