Nick vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

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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Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Nick Rank #1,422

Derick Rank #1,436

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Nick or Derick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Nick and Derick mean?

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

Are Nick and Derick boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.