Narek vs Tarek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Narek

Boy #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate"

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,232
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nare

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Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,151
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar, Rek

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Popularity Comparison

Narek Rank #4,232
Tarek Rank #4,151

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 vs #4232 for Narek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Narek ___

  • Narek Aram
  • Narek Armen
  • Narek Vahe
  • Narek Tigran
  • Narek Davit
  • Narek Hagop

Tarek ___

  • Tarek Hassan
  • Tarek Malik
  • Tarek Ahmed
  • Tarek Omar
  • Tarek Yusuf
  • Tarek Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Narek

Ani Arev Armen Tamar Lusine

If you choose Tarek

Sami Nadia Layla Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Narek or Tarek more popular?

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 compared to Narek at #4232 in the United States.

What do Narek and Tarek mean?

Narek means "from Narek, place of fire/pomegranate" (Armenian origin). Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Narek and Tarek boy or girl names?

Narek is primarily a boy name. Tarek is primarily a boy name.

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