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Arek

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-rek /ˈɑ.rɛk/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Polish short form of Arkadiusz ('from Arcadia', Greek) and an Armenian pet form of Aram; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Arcadia; a short form: Arek is Polish/Armenian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AH-rek'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowPolish, Greek
MeaningVariously a Polish short form of Arkadiusz ('from Arcadia', Greek) and an Armenian pet form of Aram; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9791 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 380

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Arek comes variously from a Polish short form of Arkadiusz ('from Arcadia', Greek) and an Armenian pet form of Aram (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-rek').

In the U.S. it appears in Polish and Armenian families. Rare, a-short-form, and crisp.

Did you know? Arek is variously a Polish short form of Arkadiusz ('from Arcadia') and an Armenian pet form of Aram — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-rek').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Arek — Polish/Armenian; routes layered

Variations

ArkadiuszAramArik

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arek mean?

Arek is variously a Polish short form of Arkadiusz ('from Arcadia') and an Armenian pet form of Aram. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arek?

It's said AH-rek /ˈɑ.rɛk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arek a boy or girl name?

Arek is a boy's name.

How popular is Arek?

Arek is a very rare name in the U.S.

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