Marek name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 18th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Latin

Usage: Hindi, Czech, Polish, English, Slavic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: MAH-rek

Meaning: Warlike, Of Mars and The God of War

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What does Marek mean?
Variations of Marek
How popular is Marek?
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Similar Names to Marek
Famous People Named Marek
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What does Marek mean?

Unconventional unisex name Marek means "Warlike, Of Mars or The God of War", used in Polish, Finnish, Hindi, Czech, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Slavic and English is originated from Latin language. Marek is Polish and Czech equivalent of Marcus.

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How do I pronounce Marek?

The one syllabled name Marek is pronounced, MAH-rek. There should be emphasis on first MAH syllable while speaking. Some people pronounce it as m(a)-rek.

Variants of Marek

Marcus, Marec, Marcas, Damarcus, Marcusanthony, Damacus, Demarcus

Names that rhyme with Marek

How popular is the name Marek?

A common name in United States with over 2709 new-borns have been given the name since 1956. At its zenith in 2010, it ranked 1217th when 145 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Marek is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 2010, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 792 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Marek.

Over 396 people have been named Marek in England and Wales. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1974 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1986, it ranked 1148th when 29 boys were named Marek.

Over 455 babies in France have been named Marek.

Marek is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland. However things change on global perspective, Marek is extremely popular in Poland where every 1 in 80 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and England. At least, 660000 people globally have carried Marek as their given name according to our estimate.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	1613	101
2017	1729	89
2016	1547	106
2015	1487	111
2014	1482	109

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Marek in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	169	100	5	5
	2633	46	5	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Marek

You are a passionate lover. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. You are the most active, livingly human being in your surroundings. You have to pay attention to your surroundings and the people you hang out with. Your creativity is something many people envy, especially your co-workers. You have a sharp focus and nothing slips your eye.

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Famous people named Marek

Marek Kotański, Polish charity worker and campaigner on behalf of disadvantaged people
Marek Wolf, Czech astronomer
Marek Szulen, - Polish composer of electronic music
Marek Huberath, Polish professor of physics in the Jagiellonian University
Marek Czarnecki,
Marek Baraniecki, Polish science fiction writer and journalist
Marek Plawgo, Polish athlete
Marek Gatty-Kostyal, Polish chemist and pharmacist
Marek Baster, Polish footballer
Marek Janowski, Polish-born German conductor
Marek Kopelent, Czech contemporary composer
Marek Jerzy Minakowski, – Polish philosopher, historian, genealogist
Marek Muszyński, Polish politician
Marek Oramus, Polish science fiction writer and journalist

Marek Twardowski, Polish sprint canoeist
Marek Rocki, Polish econometrician
Marek Halter, French-Jewish writer and activist, known best for his historical novels, which have been translated into English, Polish, Hebrew, and many other languages English, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish
Marek Jerzy Tadeusz Mayer, prominent environmental journalist
Marek Dopierała, Polish sprint canoeist
Marek Łbik, Polish sprint canoeist
Marek Posival, Czech Canadian screenwriter, producer
Marek Koterski, Polish film and theatre director, screenwriter
Marek Żuławski, painter and graphic artist, son of Jerzy Żuławski
Marek Jiras, Czech slalom canoeist
Marek Witkowski, Polish sprint canoer
Marek Fiurášek, Czech nordic combined skier

Marek Uram, Slovak ice hockey player
Marek Papała, Polish police officer and Chief of Police
Marek Vorel, Czech professional ice hockey forward
Marek Panas, former Polish handball player
Marek Jandołowicz, Polish priest and Discalced Carmelite friar
Marek Gróbarczyk, Polish engineer and manager
Marek Belka, Polish professor of Economics
Marek Borowski, Polish left-wing politician
Marek Heinz, retired Czech football striker
Marek Židlický, Czech former professional ice hockey player
Marek Kamiński, Polish Polar explorer, author, and entrepreneur
Marek Jurek, right-wing politician and a Member of the European Parliament
Marek Sobieski, Polish–Lithuanian noble

Marek Grechuta, Polish singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist
Marek Jankulovski, retired Czech footballer who played as a defender
Marek Sobieski, Polish noble, starosta of Krasnystaw and Jaworów
Marek Edelman, Jewish-Polish political and social activist and cardiologist
Marek Malík, Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman
Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, Polish-American historian specializing
Marek Siwiec, Polish politician and
Marek Mintál, retired Slovak footballer and current assistant coach of 1
Marek Hłasko, Polish author and screenwriter
Marek Čech, retired Slovak professional footballer
Marek Svatoš, Slovak professional ice hockey winger
Marek Kondrat in Dzien swira as Actor

Marek Majeský in Kandidát as Actor
Marek Erhardt in Scherben bringen Glück as Actor
Marek Bakoš Marek Bakoń, Slovakian footballer.
Marek Barbasiewicz acted in movie Czule miejsca
In 1990 drama movie, The Chilliwack Princess, Marek Cieszewski portrayed The Uncle.
In 1984, Marek Herbik played the role of Tomek and Son in drama film Wir.
Marek Mikulás characterized crucial role of Martin - Ondruv mladsí bratr in 1981 drama, war movie Cukrová bouda.
In 1982 fantasy movie, Popolvár najväcsí na svete, Marek Tapák played princ Radoslav.
In 2010 comedy, fantasy film, Ceské nebe, Marek Simon portrayed Babicka.
Marek Szymanski played main character of Marian in 1976 drama, family movie Inna.

In 2011, Marek Davies played the role of Tomasz in drama movie Coincidence.
Marek Dyjak, from 2014 comedy, drama movie Sasiady, who characterized Wise Guy.
Marek Bezousek, from 1986 comedy and drama film Fontána pre Zuzanu, who portrayed the Stevo.
In 2011 drama film, Världens bästa historia, Marek Urbanski played Matteo.
In 2009 drama film, Moja krew, Marek Piotrowski characterized Igor's trainer.
Marek Kostrzewski played key role of Mischa in 2009 drama film Man tänker sitt.

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