Tools / Baby names / D
Darek
BoyMeaning of Darek: Old German: 'ruler of the people'
Darek is a boy's name most strongly associated with Polish naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3832nd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3832
27 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,561
First recorded 1957 · peak 1973
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
More Polish boys' names
Polish · 4 syllables
US #1429UK #586
Polish · 2 syllables
US #1866UK #529
Polish · 3 syllables
US #2232UK #519
Polish · 2 syllables
US #2571UK #1758
Polish · 2 syllables
US #5267UK #1758
Polish · 2 syllables
US #4154UK #1025
Polish · 3 syllables
US #5309UK #360
Polish · 2 syllables
US #6980UK #773
Polish · 3 syllables
US #8224UK #924
Polish · 3 syllables
US #2014UK #3688
Polish · 2 syllables
US #12521UK #1282
Polish · 3 syllables
US #11575UK #826
Other names starting with D
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #35UK #64
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #22UK #59
Welsh · 2 syllables
US #41UK #64
Latin · 3 syllables
US #109UK #161
Greek · 2 syllables
US #115UK #271
Irish · 2 syllables
US #146UK #371
Spanish · 2 syllables
US #162UK #440
English · 1 syllable
US #130UK #651
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #813UK #257
Greek · 2 syllables
US #716UK #453
German · 2 syllables
US #292UK #1108
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #624UK #514