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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Merek — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Meredyth|Merelyn
CelticBoy→ Stable

Merek

MEHR-ek · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13661 in 2022

Peak: #7336 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13661 in 2022

Peak: #7336 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202022

Rank #13661 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
PolishSlavicStrongClassicBoy2-syllableMars-relatedMasculineEastern European
Character
martial intensity
STRONG
High confidence

Merek is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Merek at a Glance
Meaning:From Polish, a diminutive or variant form related to Marek, itself derived from Latin Marcus meaning 'of Mars, warlike'
Language root:Polish · Slavic
Peak rank:#7336 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MarekDerekMirekJarekVarek
Similar Style
MarcusDominikNikolaiSoren◈Casper◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Merek
KatyaLenaIrisSophieAleksanderLukas
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Merek · Overview
Summary

Merek is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Strong · Classic character
Merek carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
merek.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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