Derik vs Nicodemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,402
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deri, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Derik Rank #3,402
Nicodemus Rank #3,331

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 vs #3402 for Derik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derik ___

  • Derik James
  • Derik Lee
  • Derik Michael
  • Derik Allan
  • Derik Scott

Nicodemus ___

  • Nicodemus James
  • Nicodemus John
  • Nicodemus William
  • Nicodemus Thomas
  • Nicodemus Alexander
  • Nicodemus Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Derik

Brandon Tyler Brittany Megan Ashley

If you choose Nicodemus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Sebastian Magdalene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derik or Nicodemus more popular?

Nicodemus is more popular, ranked #3331 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Nicodemus mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Nicodemus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Derik and Nicodemus boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Nicodemus is primarily a boy name.

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