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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Caren88%
  2. Tana86%
  3. Brigitte86%
  4. Kathrine85%
  5. Luann85%
  6. Tamra85%
  7. Karyn85%
  8. Cathryn85%
  9. Kathie85%
  10. Martina84%

Bottom 10

  1. Sherie42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Dorinda42%
  4. Mitzi42%
  5. Marilynn42%
  6. Madonna42%
  7. Louann42%
  8. Nena42%
  9. Kitty42%
  10. Shirlene45%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Patrica83%
  2. Nan82%
  3. Deann81%
  4. Suzan81%
  5. Diann81%
  6. Johnna80%
  7. Reta80%
  8. Teressa79%
  9. Caren79%
  10. Freida78%

Bottom 10

  1. Aleta42%
  2. Venus42%
  3. Marilynn42%
  4. Dorinda42%
  5. Madonna42%
  6. Deidre42%
  7. Edie42%
  8. Kitty42%
  9. Mitzi42%
  10. Melodie42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Minerva84%
  2. Karyn73%
  3. Vikki73%
  4. Terese73%
  5. Kathie73%
  6. Cathryn73%
  7. Kathrine73%
  8. Marta72%
  9. Mimi72%
  10. Carolann71%

Bottom 10

  1. Lauri42%
  2. Louann42%
  3. Zina42%
  4. Deirdre42%
  5. Jerrie42%
  6. Georgette42%
  7. Melodie42%
  8. Lynnette42%
  9. Deidre42%
  10. Dori42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Teressa90%
  2. Lorri90%
  3. Patrica88%
  4. Leeann88%
  5. Luann88%
  6. Benita87%
  7. Roseanna86%
  8. Tamera86%
  9. Dorene86%
  10. Caren86%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie46%
  2. Moira51%
  3. Zina52%
  4. Twila54%
  5. Susanna54%
  6. Nanette55%
  7. Alfreda55%
  8. Merry58%
  9. Suzette58%
  10. Lolita58%
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