Aleksei vs Dareck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksei

Boy #5,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,658
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alek, Aleks, Lyosha

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Dareck

Boy #5,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rules the people"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Polish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,604
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Daro, Darek

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Dareck Rank #5,604

Dareck is more popular, ranked #5604 vs #5658 for Aleksei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksei ___

  • Aleksei Ivan
  • Aleksei Dmitri
  • Aleksei Mikhail
  • Aleksei Nikolai
  • Aleksei Sergei
  • Aleksei Vladimir

Dareck ___

  • Dareck James
  • Dareck Michael
  • Dareck John
  • Dareck Thomas
  • Dareck Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Dareck

Marek Pawel Katarzyna Monika Piotr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Dareck more popular?

Dareck is more popular, ranked #5604 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Dareck mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Dareck means "rules the people" (Old Persian origin).

Are Aleksei and Dareck boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Dareck is primarily a boy name.

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