All about the name
Marek
Female
« Marek is of Slavic origin, from Czech and Polish languages, meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars', derived from the Roman god of war. It has been popular in Central and Eastern Europe for centuries, with notable figures like Emperor Charles IV's brother named Marek. In English-speaking countries, Marek is considered somewhat exotic but gaining popularity due to its unique sound and strong meaning. It has a single syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember. Variants include Hungarian Márk and Slovak Marek, while Marius is an occasional alternative spelling in other European countries. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Marek is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech and Polish languages, meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'. It is derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. This name has been widely used in Central and Eastern Europe for centuries, with notable historical figures such as Emperor Charles IV of the Holy Roman Empire who had a brother named Marek. In English-speaking countries, Marek may be considered somewhat exotic due to its Slavic roots but it is gaining popularity due to its unique sound and strong meaning. It has a single syllable which makes it easy to pronounce and remember. As for its variants, Marek is used in some languages like Hungarian or Slovak, while Marius is an alternative spelling found occasionally in other European countries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Marek since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2007
5 births
in 2007
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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