Alek vs Daryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Daryl Rank #2,002

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Daryl more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Alek and Daryl mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Alek and Daryl boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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