Arek
Polish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arek
Arek is a Polish diminutive of the name Arkadiusz, which derives from the Greek *Arkadios* meaning "of Arcadia" or "from Arcadia," a region in ancient Greece symbolizing rustic simplicity.
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Etymology
Arek is a Polish diminutive of the name Arkadiusz, which derives from the Greek *Arkadios* meaning "of Arcadia" or "from Arcadia," a region in ancient Greece symbolizing rustic simplicity. It is primarily used in Polish and Slavic cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained historical note as the name of Arek Hersh, a Holocaust survivor and author.
Arek currently ranks #9,791 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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