Nickolas vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nickolas

Boy #1,548 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (nike + laos)

English American European Christian

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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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Nickolas Rank #1,548

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1548 for Nickolas.

Is Nickolas or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Nickolas at #1548 in the United States.

What do Nickolas and Derick mean?

Nickolas means "victory of the people" (Greek (nike + laos) origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Nickolas and Derick boy or girl names?

Nickolas is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.