Nico vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Nico Rank #212

Derek Rank #258

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Nico or Derek more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Nico and Derek mean?

Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Nico and Derek boy or girl names?

Nico is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.