Derick vs Nickolas

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 #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

English American European Christian

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Nickolas Rank #1,548

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Derick or Nickolas more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Derick and Nickolas mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin).

Are Derick and Nickolas boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Nickolas is primarily a boy name.