Darek
Polish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Darek
Darek is a Polish diminutive of the name Dariusz, which derives from the Old Persian name Dārayava(h)uš, meaning "possessor of goodness" or "upholding the good." It is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical ties to the Persian king Darius the Great, though in a Christian context it is often associated with the Polish saint Darek (a variant of Darius).
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Etymology
Darek is a Polish diminutive of the name Dariusz, which derives from the Old Persian name Dārayava(h)uš, meaning "possessor of goodness" or "upholding the good." It is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical ties to the Persian king Darius the Great, though in a Christian context it is often associated with the Polish saint Darek (a variant of Darius).
Darek currently ranks #3,970 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1973.
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