Darek vs Demitri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Dar, Daro

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Demitri

Boy #3,870 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother follower"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,870
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Demi, Tri

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darek Rank #3,728
Demitri Rank #3,870

Darek is more popular, ranked #3728 vs #3870 for Demitri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darek ___

  • Darek Jan
  • Darek Piotr
  • Darek Michael
  • Darek James
  • Darek Andrew
  • Darek Paul

Demitri ___

  • Demitri Alexander
  • Demitri James
  • Demitri Nicholas
  • Demitri Anton
  • Demitri Luke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darek

Marek Tomasz Pawel Zofia Agata

If you choose Demitri

Nikolai Sasha Anastasia Natasha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darek or Demitri more popular?

Darek is more popular, ranked #3728 compared to Demitri at #3870 in the United States.

What do Darek and Demitri mean?

Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Demitri means "earth mother follower" (Greek origin).

Are Darek and Demitri boy or girl names?

Darek is primarily a boy name. Demitri is primarily a boy name.

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