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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. Kate93%
  2. Nadia87%
  3. Brynn87%
  4. Tori86%
  5. Dianna86%
  6. Bridget86%
  7. Bridgette86%
  8. Candace86%
  9. Deana86%
  10. Katelynn85%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Tia42%
  3. Kimberley42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Bella42%
  6. Candy42%
  7. Scarlett42%
  8. Krystal42%
  9. Diamond42%
  10. Shanna42%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Jeannette82%
  2. Janette82%
  3. Nettie78%
  4. Jeanine78%
  5. Mable78%
  6. Antoinette78%
  7. Bernadette77%
  8. Nichole76%
  9. Nikki76%
  10. Patrice75%

Bottom 10

  1. Phoebe42%
  2. Esmeralda42%
  3. Iris42%
  4. Summer42%
  5. Nola42%
  6. Opal42%
  7. Eloise42%
  8. Lilly42%
  9. Desiree42%
  10. Alisha42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Addie83%
  2. Adelaide83%
  3. Candace77%
  4. Elisabeth76%
  5. Lizbeth76%
  6. Betsy76%
  7. Bettye76%
  8. Marcella76%
  9. Bette76%
  10. Bettie76%

Bottom 10

  1. Sasha42%
  2. Keri42%
  3. Macy42%
  4. Lacey42%
  5. Janis42%
  6. Cassie42%
  7. Ryleigh42%
  8. Jeannie42%
  9. Ashlynn42%
  10. Kali42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Chelsey91%
  2. Tiara88%
  3. Kellie88%
  4. Leann88%
  5. Cara88%
  6. Maribel88%
  7. Sheri87%
  8. Cherie87%
  9. Brooklynn87%
  10. Tracie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis50%
  2. Inez50%
  3. Ramona51%
  4. Willow51%
  5. Elva51%
  6. Ruthie52%
  7. Hillary52%
  8. Bobbi52%
  9. Hilary52%
  10. Lila53%
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