Nick vs Dirk

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 #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Nick Rank #1,422

Dirk Rank #7,133

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

Is Nick or Dirk more popular?

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

What do Nick and Dirk mean?

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

Are Nick and Dirk boy or girl names?

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