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Jerek

Quick answerThe given name 'Jerek' is derived from the Slavic name 'Jerzy', which is a variant of the name 'George', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and is rooted in the Proto-Slavic language.

Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#11,564
TrendStable
Peak year2013
Syllables2
Origin—
LanguageSlavic
CulturePolish/Czech
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 6
Global rank#11,564

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

About the name Jerek

The given name 'Jerek' is derived from the Slavic name 'Jerzy', which is a variant of the name 'George', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and is rooted in the Proto-Slavic language.

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Etymology

The given name 'Jerek' is derived from the Slavic name 'Jerzy', which is a variant of the name 'George', meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and is rooted in the Proto-Slavic language. The name 'Jerek' is primarily used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Poland and Czech Republic, and has historical connections to the Christian faith.

Jerek currently ranks #11,564 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.

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