Zarek

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Zarek Pronunciation

Zarek is pronounced ZAR-ek /ˈzɑr.ɛk/High

Meaning: Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the king'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sleek and worldly: Zarek echoes Slavic and Persian roots — 'God remembers' or 'God protects the king'. Bold, distinctive, and modern.

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Origin LowSlavic, Persian

MeaningLinked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the king'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4181 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,027

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Zarek is linked to the Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') and to a Persian-flavored gloss, 'God protects the king' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, worldly modern name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-remembers-or-protects at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Zarek is often glossed 'may God protect the king' (with Persian echoes) — and overlaps the Polish Żarek, a pet form of Zaharias, 'God remembers'.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Żarek — routes layered

Variations

ZarrickZarecZareck

Nicknames

Zar

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Zarek?

Zarek is pronounced ZAR-ek (/ˈzɑr.ɛk/). Press play above to hear Zarek said aloud.

How do you say Zarek?

Zarek is said ZAR-ek (/ˈzɑr.ɛk/). Press play above to hear Zarek said aloud.

What does the name Zarek mean?

Zarek echoes Polish 'God remembers' and a Persian gloss, 'God protects the king'; the routes are layered.

Is Zarek a boy or girl name?

Zarek is a boy's name.

How popular is Zarek?

Zarek is a rare name in the U.S.