Darek
- Pronunciation
- [Da-rek]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric.
- Origin
- English
Darek Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,534 baby boys have been named Darek. The name peaked in 1973 with 53 US births that year (rank #1127). In 2024, ranked #3703 nationally — 2,576 places below its 1973 peak.
Top States for Darek
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Darek births are: California (51), Texas (22), New York (18).
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5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Darek's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Darek
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darrick | Strong: Oak-Hearted. See Also Derek. | Male | Irish |
| Dereck | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | German |
| Derick | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | German |
| Derik | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | English |
| Derrek | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | German |
| Derrick | People's Ruler | Male | German |
| Derrik | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | English |
| Deryck | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | English |
| Deryk | Gifted Ruler. From Theodoric. | Male | English |
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