Niall vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Niall Rank #1,586

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1586 for Niall.

Is Niall or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Niall at #1586 in the United States.

What do Niall and Derick mean?

Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Niall and Derick boy or girl names?

Niall is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.