"of the Lord's day (Sunday)"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
Dominik
Pronunciation: [ d-uhm-IHN-ihk ]
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The Story of Dominik
Dominik is the Central and Eastern European spelling of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus meaning belonging to the Lord, derived from dominus (lord, master). The name was popularized by Saint Dominic (1170-1221), the Spanish friar who founded the Dominican Order. In Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Central European nations, the -ik spelling is the standard native form, giving the name a continental character.
Dominik is consistently popular across Central and Eastern Europe. In the US, it has gained traction as parents of Polish, Czech, and Slovak heritage assert their cultural identity, and among parents drawn to the -ik ending as a distinctive alternative to standard Dominic.
Saint Dominic founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in 1216, one of the most influential religious orders in Catholic history. The name is particularly celebrated in predominantly Catholic countries of Central Europe.
Historical Record
Dominik first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 9,999 babies have been named Dominik in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dominik is past its peak , currently ranked #1,047 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order, whose members have included Thomas Aquinas, one of history's greatest theologians
- Dominik is consistently in the top 20 boys' names in both Poland and Czech Republic
Dominik in Other Languages
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Dominik
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Dominicus
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Dominik
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Domenico
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Domingo
Popularity Over Time
#1,047
Current Rank
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Peaked 2012
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,047
- Total SSA Count
- 211
- Cultural Origins
- Polish Czech German Slovak Latin
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dominik
What does the name Dominik mean?
"of the Lord's day (Sunday)" (from Latin). Dominik is the Central and Eastern European spelling of Dominic, from the Latin Dominicus meaning belonging to the Lord, derived from dominus (lord, master). The name was popularized by Saint Dominic (1170-1221), the Spanish friar who founded the Dominican Order. In Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Central European nations, the -ik spelling is the standard native form, giving the name a continental character.
What is the origin of the name Dominik?
Dominik has Latin, Polish, Czech, German, and Slovak origins. In Latin, it means "of the Lord's day (Sunday)".
Is Dominik a boy or girl name?
Dominik is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1047. As a girl name, it is ranked #32742. Dominik is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Dominik?
Dominik is pronounced d-uhm-IHN-ihk.
How popular is the name Dominik?
Dominik is currently ranked #1047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Dominik?
Common nicknames for Dominik include Dom, Nik, and Nick.
What are good middle names for Dominik?
Popular middle name pairings include Dominik James, Dominik Alexander, Dominik Michael, Dominik Xavier, Dominik Leo, Dominik Joseph, and Dominik Anton.
What are good sibling names for Dominik?
Names that pair well with Dominik as siblings include Sebastian, Valentina, Katerina, Julian, Isabelle, Lucas, Maximilian, and Anastasia.
How many syllables does Dominik have?
Dominik has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Dominik a common or rare name?
Dominik is an uncommon name, ranked #1047 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Dominik
Dominik is a boy name with Polish, Czech, German, Slovak, and Latin origins . The name means "of the Lord's day (Sunday)" in Latin .
Is Dominik a boy or girl name? Dominik is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,047 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #32,742. Dominik is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dominik is currently ranked #1,047 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Dominik has 3 syllables and is pronounced d-uhm-IHN-ihk, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Dominik include Dom, Nik, and Nick. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dominik include Dominic, Dominick, Dominique, Domingo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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