Darek vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darek Rank #3,728
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3728 for Darek.

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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darek

Marek Tomasz Pawel Zofia Agata

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darek or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darek at #3728 in the United States.

What do Darek and Liam mean?

Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Darek and Liam boy or girl names?

Darek is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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