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Marek
BoyPolish, Czech· “Slavic form of Mark”
- Meaning
- Slavic form of Mark
- Origin
- Polish, Czech
- Pronunciation
- MAH-rehk
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,629
- US babies 2025
- 50
- Best rank
- #1,224 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Marek
Marek is a Polish and Czech name that is usually said to mean “Slavic form of Mark”.
Marek is the Polish and Czech form of Mark, which traces back to the Latin Marcus. That Roman name is usually linked to Mars, the god of war, though the connection is not certain. The name spread through Central Europe with the veneration of Saint Mark the Evangelist, author of the second Gospel, and it has long been an everyday choice in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In English-speaking countries Marek sounds familiar yet slightly unexpected, a crisp two-syllable option that keeps the solid feel of Mark while adding a distinctly Slavic accent. It suits families with Central European roots or anyone who likes short, strong classics.
Popularity over time
Marek first appears in US Social Security records in 1956. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,224 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 145 babies. In 2025, 50 babies were named Marek, and it ranked #2,629 nationally. That is 55% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,497 in 1980, #2,605 in 2000, #1,224 in 2010, and #2,629 in 2025. Of the 3,136 US boys named Marek since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 948 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dev, Juanpablo, Leyton, Blayne, and Carmello.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marek ranked highest in Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #2004 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Marek is usually pronounced MAH-rehk, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with M and ends in “-ek”.
Middle names for Marek
A few middle names that flow with Marek: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marek
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marek mean?
Marek is a Polish and Czech name that is usually said to mean “Slavic form of Mark”.
What is the origin of the name Marek?
Marek has Polish, Czech, and Latin roots. Marek is the Polish and Czech form of Mark, which traces back to the Latin Marcus.
Is Marek a popular name?
Not especially. Marek ranked #2,629 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marek a boy or girl name?
Marek is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Marek?
Marek is usually pronounced MAH-rehk. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings