Alek vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Alek Rank #1,976

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Alek or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Darryl mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Alek and Darryl boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.