Arek: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahr-ehk
Origin: Poland
gender-male

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Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: A diminutive of the name Arkadiusz, of Polish origin, meaning "care" or "protection."

The name Arek is a Polish name meaning "peace" or "harmony." It has been used in Poland for centuries and is derived from the Old Polish word "arek," which is related to the Latin word "arcanus," meaning "mysterious" or "secret." The name has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years due to its simple yet profound meaning. It is a versatile name that can be used in various cultural contexts, symbolizing peace and harmony.

Arek Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Arek is currently #18215 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Arek is currently #18214 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Arek is currently #8857 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Arek is currently #3854 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Arek is currently #9264 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Arek is currently #4002 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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