Nicholas vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Derek Rank #258

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Nicholas or Derek more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Derek mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Nicholas and Derek boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.