Darryl vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Alek Rank #1,976

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

Is Darryl or Alek more popular?

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

What do Darryl and Alek mean?

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

Are Darryl and Alek boy or girl names?

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