Dirk vs Paz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Dutch Flemish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,133
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dirk Rank #7,133
Paz Rank #6,147

Paz is more popular, ranked #6147 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dirk ___

  • Dirk Jan
  • Dirk Hendrik
  • Dirk Willem
  • Dirk Peter
  • Dirk Thomas
  • Dirk Jan

Paz ___

  • Paz Elena
  • Paz Maria
  • Paz Sofia
  • Paz Luz
  • Paz Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

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Luna Sol Alma Mateo Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dirk or Paz more popular?

Paz is more popular, ranked #6147 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Paz mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Paz means "peace" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Dirk and Paz boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Paz is primarily a girl name.

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