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Gienek

Quick answerGienek is a Polish diminutive of the name Eugeniusz, derived from the Greek *Eugenios* meaning "well-born" or "noble." It is used primarily in Polish culture and Roman Catholic contexts, with no notable historical figures of wide renown bearing the name.

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#688
TrendVintage
Peak year1933
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguagePolish
CulturePolish
ReligionRoman Catholic
Numerology33 Chaldean 3
Global rank#688

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gienek

Gienek is a Polish diminutive of the name Eugeniusz, derived from the Greek *Eugenios* meaning "well-born" or "noble." It is used primarily in Polish culture and Roman Catholic contexts, with no notable historical figures of wide renown bearing the name.

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Etymology

Gienek is a Polish diminutive of the name Eugeniusz, derived from the Greek *Eugenios* meaning "well-born" or "noble." It is used primarily in Polish culture and Roman Catholic contexts, with no notable historical figures of wide renown bearing the name.

Gienek currently ranks #688 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1933.

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