Henryk vs Darek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henryk

Boy #3,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Polish Swedish Norwegian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,585
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Darek

Boy #3,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,728
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Henryk Rank #3,585
Darek Rank #3,728

Henryk is more popular, ranked #3585 vs #3728 for Darek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henryk or Darek more popular?

Henryk is more popular, ranked #3585 compared to Darek at #3728 in the United States.

What do Henryk and Darek mean?

Henryk means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Henryk and Darek boy or girl names?

Henryk is primarily a boy name. Darek is primarily a boy name.

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