Darek name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German, Old Persian and Gothic
Usage: English and Polish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Darek d(a)-rek
Meaning: Ruler of the People and From Theodoric
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Darek meaning and origin

What does Darek mean?

Darek's meaning is Ruler of the People or From Theodoric is largely used in Polish and English. It is rooted from Old Persian, Old High German and Gothic is used for baby boys.

Darek is resulted from Derek. Derek is diminutive of TheodoricTheodoric. Derek is German equivalent of Derrick. Derek's meaning is First of the People and People and King is of Old High German and Gothic origin.

How do I pronounce Darek?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Darek is d(a)-rek.

How popular is the name Darek?

Darek is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1957 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1973, it ranked 1123rd when 53 boy were named Darek.

Over 1384 people have been named Darek in United States. Darek is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. But Darek is a popular baby name in Poland where every 1 in 700 have the name.

According to our findings, over 50000 babies have been named Darek globally.

YearRankBirths
2023268348
2022325836
2021507618
2020700811
201988668
2018602814
2017528517
2016714511
2015388027
2014755110
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Darek

No one dares to say bad things about you. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent. You can easily get turned off by a person's reckless behavior or bad habits. You learn from your mistakes faster than others. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. You hate copying others. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony.

Other names similar to Darek

  •  Agomar - Agomar's meaning is Famous or Distinguished Sword aimed at baby boys has its origin in Old High German and Germanic
  •  Wandrille - The Wandrille has origin in German, meaning of Wandrille is "Hope or Turn"
  •  Dietberta - The girl name Dietberta came from Old High German, Dietberta means "Shiny or Folk"
  •  Vannda - African-Congo name Vannda means "Similar to Wanda and To Govern" is used for baby girls. Vannda is resultant of Vanda.
  •  Frédérine - The Frédérine means "Powerful or Peace or King" has origin in German

Sibling Names for Darek

Looking for a sibling name to go with your little one named Darek? Look no further! Check out our list of names that would complement Darek perfectly, whether you're looking for something traditional or more unique. From classic options to modern picks, there's sure to be a name on this list that strikes the perfect balance for your new addition.

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Famous people named Darek

We could not find any notable namesake.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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