Derick vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Derick Rank #1,436

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Nick mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Derick and Nick boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.