The nameMarek
Marek is the Polish and Czech form of Mark.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
From the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, god of war.
Origin
Slavic, of Latin origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Marek
Marek in France
2387thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2016peak year (30 births)
575babies named Marek in France since 1900
Marek was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Marek. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Marek in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marek mean?
From the Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, god of war.
What is the origin of the name Marek?
Slavic, of Latin origin.
Is Marek a girl's or a boy's name?
Marek is a boy's name.