Radek

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How to Pronounce Radek

Pronounced RAH-dek /ˈrɑː.dɛk/Medium

Meaning: A Czech and Polish name from the Slavic element rad, 'happy; glad; eager,' as in Radoslav. Bright and cheerful in West Slavic tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A cheerful Slavic name: Radek carries 'happy; glad' (said 'RAH-dek'). Bright and friendly.

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Origin MediumCzech, Polish

MeaningA Czech and Polish name from the Slavic element rad, 'happy; glad; eager,' as in Radoslav. Bright and cheerful in West Slavic tradition.

U.S. rank (2023)#8759 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Radek comes from the Slavic element rad ('happy; glad'), a familiar short form of Radoslav in Czech and Polish. It reads bright and friendly - rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-dek').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, cheerful, and bright.

Did you know? Radek is a Czech and Polish name from the Slavic rad, 'happy; glad; eager' - a short, bright form of names like Radoslav (said 'RAH-dek').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Radek — Czech/Polish; Slavic 'rad' (happy)

Variations

RadoslavRadkoRadik

Nicknames

RadDek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Radek mean?

Radek is a Czech and Polish name from the Slavic rad, 'happy; glad; eager,' as in Radoslav.

How do you pronounce Radek?

It's said RAH-dek /ˈrɑː.dɛk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Radek a boy or girl name?

Radek is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Radek?

Radek is an extremely rare name in the U.S.