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
Nicknames
Al, Lek

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alek ___

  • Alek Nikolai
  • Alek Josef
  • Alek Ivan
  • Alek Roman
  • Alek Dmitri
  • Alek James

Daryl ___

  • Daryl James
  • Daryl Wayne
  • Daryl Lee
  • Daryl Michael
  • Daryl Eugene
  • Daryl Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Daryl

Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

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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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