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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. Jaclynn94%
  2. Katee93%
  3. Cristen92%
  4. Rebecka92%
  5. Jaquelyn91%
  6. Zakiya91%
  7. Janiece91%
  8. Kellyn90%
  9. Markayla90%
  10. Aadhya90%

Bottom 10

  1. Suzie42%
  2. Stel42%
  3. Ness42%
  4. Candie42%
  5. Candyce42%
  6. Rianna42%
  7. Mags42%
  8. Jaleah42%
  9. Lillyanna42%
  10. Dima42%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Willene84%
  2. Susann83%
  3. Kathyrn83%
  4. Netta82%
  5. Jetty82%
  6. Rutha82%
  7. Jeanmarie81%
  8. Erlene81%
  9. Jeraldine81%
  10. Deeann81%

Bottom 10

  1. Cinda42%
  2. Opie42%
  3. Shanya42%
  4. Delila42%
  5. Persephone42%
  6. Gelina42%
  7. Amora42%
  8. KoKo42%
  9. Clover42%
  10. Drucilla42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Mattison84%
  2. Katharina83%
  3. Addi83%
  4. Patrina83%
  5. Temperance81%
  6. Stance81%
  7. Con81%
  8. Rosalynn81%
  9. Constant81%
  10. Constie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Vincenza42%
  2. Avie42%
  3. Marlie42%
  4. Zo42%
  5. Janou42%
  6. Kaykay42%
  7. Milly42%
  8. Enola42%
  9. Wandzia42%
  10. Ley42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Tam91%
  2. Ley91%
  3. Tams91%
  4. Jeniffer91%
  5. Beverlee90%
  6. Jaquelyn90%
  7. Janise88%
  8. Tiffaney88%
  9. Anamaria88%
  10. Jacquelyne88%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen42%
  2. Freeda45%
  3. Neve45%
  4. Pepper45%
  5. Neneva45%
  6. Tequila47%
  7. Ozella48%
  8. Sinai48%
  9. Aubrielle49%
  10. Hildegarde50%
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