Daryl vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Alek Rank #1,976

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

Is Daryl or Alek more popular?

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

What do Daryl and Alek mean?

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

Are Daryl and Alek boy or girl names?

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