Nicolas vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 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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Nicolas Rank #184

Derek Rank #258

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Nicolas or Derek more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Derek mean?

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

Are Nicolas and Derek boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.