Darek vs Nazar

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

Playground Safety Score

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Nazar

Boy #3,825 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vow to God, dedicated"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Ukrainian Muslim Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,825
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darek Rank #3,728
Nazar Rank #3,825

Darek is more popular, ranked #3728 vs #3825 for Nazar.

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

Nazar ___

  • Nazar Ali
  • Nazar Omar
  • Nazar Hussein
  • Nazar Ahmad
  • Nazar Ivan
  • Nazar Sergiy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darek

Marek Tomasz Pawel Zofia Agata

If you choose Nazar

Taras Bohdan Yaroslav Dmytro Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darek or Nazar more popular?

Darek is more popular, ranked #3728 compared to Nazar at #3825 in the United States.

What do Darek and Nazar mean?

Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Nazar means "vow to God, dedicated" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darek and Nazar boy or girl names?

Darek is primarily a boy name. Nazar is primarily a boy name.

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