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Rek

Boy Name day: July 9
Rek is a short form of Derek: on birth records it is written Derek (233,897 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Derek page. Also a short form of Tyrek.
Origin: Germanic (via Theodoric). Meaning: Ruler of the people.
Derek comes from the Germanic Theodoric (Þeuda 'people' + rik 'ruler'), reaching English through the Low-German/Flemish form Diederik/Derrick in the late Middle Ages.

Name day for Rek

July 9

Why this day? Rek is a short form of Derek, and shares its name day.

Rek is celebrated in the United States on July 9.

The story of the name Rek

Rek is a short form of Derek. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via Theodoric)) and meaning — ruler of the people, and shares its name day, July 9.

On birth records, Rek is rarely written as such: the Reks are Dereks (233,897 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Derek page. Rek is also a short form of Tyrek.

Frequently asked questions about Rek

What does Rek mean?

Rek is a short form of Derek, which means ruler of the people.

When is Rek's name day?

July 9, together with Derek: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rek a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Derek.

Rek's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Rex92%
  2. Gale90%
  3. Randal90%
  4. Clay90%
  5. Rickey88%
  6. Rick88%
  7. Brad88%
  8. Nelson88%
  9. Dianna86%
  10. Tommie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Vicky42%
  2. Pam44%
  3. Janis46%
  4. Margarita50%
  5. Timmy50%
  6. Freddy51%
  7. Jeannie51%
  8. Garry55%
  9. Deloris56%
  10. Sammy57%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Stewart84%
  2. Janette82%
  3. Rocky81%
  4. Robbie80%
  5. Jeanine78%
  6. Rex78%
  7. Rene77%
  8. Bernadette77%
  9. Mickey77%
  10. Dwayne76%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Darwin42%
  4. Pam42%
  5. Byron42%
  6. Mona42%
  7. Margo42%
  8. Myra44%
  9. Gwen45%
  10. Lou45%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Betsy76%
  2. Dianna74%
  3. Cathleen73%
  4. Nelson73%
  5. Pete72%
  6. Loren72%
  7. Cleveland72%
  8. Carlton71%
  9. Debora71%
  10. Ed71%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Jeannie42%
  3. Joey42%
  4. Matt42%
  5. Kurt42%
  6. Garry42%
  7. Tammie42%
  8. Monte42%
  9. Janette42%
  10. Van42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Brad96%
  2. Rex88%
  3. Leann88%
  4. Gale87%
  5. Sheri87%
  6. Darla86%
  7. Patti86%
  8. Sherri86%
  9. Patty86%
  10. Dwayne85%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Freddy55%
  3. Jeannie56%
  4. Darwin57%
  5. Timmy57%
  6. Margarita57%
  7. Kurt58%
  8. Marty59%
  9. Trudy60%
  10. Rudy60%
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