Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler of the People, Gifted Ruler, From Theodoric
Pronunciation: D AE R AH K
Popularity Rank: #6,675
The name Darek is of English origin and means Ruler of the People, Gifted Ruler, From Theodoric. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Darek is commonly found in Poland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and 55 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AE R AH K
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
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At NamesLook, the name Darek is recorded 8,372 times globally, ranking it as the 6,675th most common name worldwide.
Darek is most prevalent in Poland, with 6,030 occurrences, making it the 113th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Darek is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | #113 | 1 : 13 |
| United Kingdom | #1,773 | 1 : 1,004 |
| Netherlands | #1,856 | 1 : 1,126 |
| United States of America | #8,307 | 1 : 6,958 |
| Germany | #2,364 | 1 : 1,714 |
| Italy | #7,933 | 1 : 8,044 |
| Ireland | #1,230 | 1 : 929 |
| France | #11,452 | 1 : 15,524 |
| Belgium | #3,734 | 1 : 3,800 |
| Spain | #6,580 | 1 : 8,364 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Darek from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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