Niko vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niko

Boy #344 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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Niko Rank #344

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #344 for Niko.

Is Niko or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Niko and Derek mean?

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

Are Niko and Derek boy or girl names?

Niko is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.