Arek
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arek first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 373 babies have been named Arek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,319 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,319
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Greek origin
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Old English origin
"birch tree clearing"
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Arabic origin
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Irish Gaelic origin
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