Narek: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-ahr-ehk
Origin: Armenia
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Of Armenian origin origin.

Narek is a boy's name of Armenian origin, deeply rooted in Armenian culture and history. It is inspired by Saint Gregory of Narek, also known as Grigor Narekatsi, a 10th-century Armenian poet and theologian. The name symbolizes heritage, and cultural pride, reflecting a sense of community and leadership. While relatively uncommon outside Armenian communities, Narek has gained recognition in recent years due to its unique sound and strong meaning. It is associated with the renowned 'Book of Lamentations, 'a masterpiece of Armenian literature.

Narek Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Narek is currently #9037 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Narek is currently #3967 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Narek is currently #4765 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Narek is currently #2127 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Narek is currently #4525 on Kiindred Australian Names

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