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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. Stephenie91%
  2. Portia90%
  3. Catharine89%
  4. Kimberlee89%
  5. Bryanna88%
  6. Leone88%
  7. Vanesa88%
  8. Kyndall88%
  9. Kandace88%
  10. Caren88%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitley42%
  2. Giavanna42%
  3. Lovie42%
  4. Sherie42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Dolly42%
  7. Aryanna42%
  8. Gisselle42%
  9. Jessika42%
  10. Allyssa42%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Kassie85%
  2. Patrica83%
  3. Nan82%
  4. Madge82%
  5. Deann81%
  6. Margarett81%
  7. Mittie81%
  8. Retha81%
  9. Albertha81%
  10. Suzan81%

Bottom 10

  1. Miley42%
  2. Krystle42%
  3. Vida42%
  4. Malaysia42%
  5. Tatyana42%
  6. Lorelei42%
  7. Frida42%
  8. Zariyah42%
  9. Aleta42%
  10. Salena42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Eboni90%
  2. Roma86%
  3. Catharine85%
  4. Whitley84%
  5. Minerva84%
  6. Ima84%
  7. Stefani84%
  8. Khadijah83%
  9. Joleen81%
  10. Stephenie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Star42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Jazlyn42%
  4. Rhianna42%
  5. Lilia42%
  6. Desirae42%
  7. Lauri42%
  8. Arya42%
  9. Tessie42%
  10. Carli42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Trista93%
  2. Kourtney91%
  3. Tanisha91%
  4. Danna91%
  5. Kimberlee91%
  6. Teressa90%
  7. Lorri90%
  8. Precious89%
  9. Maddison89%
  10. Fallon89%

Bottom 10

  1. Siobhan42%
  2. Allyssa43%
  3. Ione44%
  4. Selene45%
  5. Iona45%
  6. Erna45%
  7. Neva45%
  8. Zelda46%
  9. Edie46%
  10. Bertie47%
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