Find out how popular the first name Arek has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arek by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Arek is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Arek.

The history of the first name Arek

The given name Arek is a diminutive form of the Polish name Arkadiusz, which has its origins in the Greek name Arkadios. Arkadios is derived from the Greek word "Arkas," meaning a person from Arcadia, an ancient region in the central Peloponnese peninsula of Greece. The name Arek gained popularity in Poland and other Slavic countries in the 20th century.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Arkadios can be traced back to ancient Greek literature, where it was the name of a son of Zeus and Callisto in Greek mythology. Arkadios was also the name of several historical figures, including a 3rd-century BCE Greek philosopher from Arcadia.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Arek was Arek Wawrzynkiewicz, a Polish military officer who served during World War II. He was born in 1918 and died in 1944. Another notable Arek was Arek Kłusowski, a Polish footballer who played as a striker for various clubs in Poland in the 1970s and 1980s.

Arek Gołaś, born in 1964, is a Polish musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Dżem. Arek Jakubik, born in 1972, is a Polish actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series, including the award-winning movie "Mała Moskwa" (2008).

Arek Fedde, born in 1984, is a German-Polish DJ and record producer known for his electronic dance music. He has released several successful singles and remixes under various aliases, including "Metropolis" and "Broken Toyz."

Throughout its history, the name Arek has been predominantly used in Poland and other Slavic countries, although it has gained some popularity in other parts of the world due to immigration and cultural exchange.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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