Darek vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Darek Rank #3,728
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darek

Marek Tomasz Pawel Zofia Agata

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darek or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darek at #3728 in the United States.

What do Darek and Theodore mean?

Darek means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Darek and Theodore boy or girl names?

Darek is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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