Dirk vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 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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Dirk Rank #7,133

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dirk or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Nick mean?

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

Are Dirk and Nick boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.