Gender: Male
Origin: Polish, Australian
Meaning: Short form of Arkadiusz, meaning 'of Arcadia'., Lofty
Pronunciation: ah-rehk, /əˈrɛk/, AE R AH K
Popularity Rank: #8,774
Short form of the name Arkadiusz, which is derived from the Greek name Arkadios, meaning 'of Arcadia'.
The name Arek is of Polish, Australian origin and means Short form of Arkadiusz, meaning 'of Arcadia'., Lofty, Exalted, High Mountain, Biblically, Mountain of Strength, Enlightened. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Arek is commonly found in Poland, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and 54 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-rehk
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈrɛk/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE R AH K
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 Arek is recorded 5,978 times globally, ranking it as the 8,774th most common name worldwide.
Arek is most prevalent in Poland, with 4,163 occurrences, making it the 144th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Arek is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | #144 | 1 : 18 |
| United Kingdom | #1,868 | 1 : 1,073 |
| Netherlands | #2,359 | 1 : 1,561 |
| Germany | #2,577 | 1 : 1,930 |
| United States of America | #14,313 | 1 : 14,358 |
| Italy | #9,845 | 1 : 10,849 |
| Ireland | #1,321 | 1 : 1,056 |
| Malaysia | #11,687 | 1 : 23,983 |
| France | #17,100 | 1 : 26,612 |
| Saudi Arabia | #36,393 | 1 : 59,024 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Arek from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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