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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. Pierson96%
  2. Jefferson96%
  3. Rashad96%
  4. Jeffer96%
  5. Juls95%
  6. Julius95%
  7. Mason95%
  8. Ander95%
  9. Layton95%
  10. Marko95%

Bottom 10

  1. Suzie42%
  2. Whitley42%
  3. Stel42%
  4. Ness42%
  5. Nior42%
  6. Candie42%
  7. Candyce42%
  8. Rianna42%
  9. Giavanna42%
  10. Mags42%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Watson89%
  2. Toney89%
  3. Wardell88%
  4. Chesterie87%
  5. Chester87%
  6. Gaylon86%
  7. Mikeal86%
  8. Boston86%
  9. Timmothy86%
  10. Mohammad86%

Bottom 10

  1. Gael42%
  2. Cinda42%
  3. Phoebe42%
  4. Opie42%
  5. Wren42%
  6. Shanya42%
  7. Perce42%
  8. Lennon42%
  9. Miley42%
  10. Esmeralda42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Eboni90%
  2. Roma86%
  3. Toney86%
  4. Dhruv86%
  5. Catharine85%
  6. Chadwick85%
  7. Mattison84%
  8. Mayer84%
  9. Whitley84%
  10. Bradon84%

Bottom 10

  1. Sasha42%
  2. Vincenza42%
  3. Star42%
  4. Care42%
  5. Avie42%
  6. Keri42%
  7. Shannie42%
  8. Lonie42%
  9. Lulu42%
  10. Shanon42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Brad96%
  2. Bradd96%
  3. Odell94%
  4. Landy93%
  5. Landon93%
  6. Trista93%
  7. Adonis93%
  8. Marq93%
  9. Rashad93%
  10. Marquis93%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston42%
  2. Siobhan42%
  3. Arwen42%
  4. Felton42%
  5. Allyssa43%
  6. Merlin44%
  7. Ione44%
  8. Selene45%
  9. Merlyn45%
  10. Castiel45%
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