Derik vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Derik Rank #3,402

Nevin Rank #3,361

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Nevin more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Nevin mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derik and Nevin boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.