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Arek

Boy

Meaning of Arek: Polish: 'protector of mankind'

Arek is a boy's name most strongly associated with Polish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9064th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9064

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

380

First recorded 1971 · peak 2003

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 5 babies1983: 5 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 7 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 11 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 13 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 12 babies1998: 8 babies1999: 8 babies2000: 16 babies20002001: 14 babies2002: 8 babies2003: 21 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 12 babies2007: 14 babies2008: 6 babies2009: 0 babies2010: 8 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 9 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 14 babies2016: 17 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 10 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 10 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 12 babies2024: 7 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Arek per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 21.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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