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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. Kate93%
  4. Cristen92%
  5. Rebecka92%
  6. Stephenie91%
  7. Jaquelyn91%
  8. Zakiya91%
  9. Janiece91%
  10. Kellyn90%

Bottom 10

  1. Suzie42%
  2. Whitley42%
  3. Stel42%
  4. Ness42%
  5. Candie42%
  6. Candyce42%
  7. Rianna42%
  8. Giavanna42%
  9. Mags42%
  10. Jaleah42%

Love potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Kassie85%
  2. Willene84%
  3. Patrica83%
  4. Susann83%
  5. Kathyrn83%
  6. Nan82%
  7. Jeannette82%
  8. Janet82%
  9. Netta82%
  10. Jetty82%

Bottom 10

  1. Cinda42%
  2. Phoebe42%
  3. Opie42%
  4. Shanya42%
  5. Miley42%
  6. Esmeralda42%
  7. Delila42%
  8. Persephone42%
  9. Gelina42%
  10. Amora42%

Professional potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Eboni90%
  2. Roma86%
  3. Catharine85%
  4. Mattison84%
  5. Whitley84%
  6. Minerva84%
  7. Ima84%
  8. Stefani84%
  9. Addie83%
  10. Katharina83%

Bottom 10

  1. Sasha42%
  2. Vincenza42%
  3. Star42%
  4. Avie42%
  5. Keri42%
  6. Lulu42%
  7. Marlie42%
  8. Jazlyn42%
  9. Zo42%
  10. Rhianna42%

Crush potential for Rek

Top 10

  1. Trista93%
  2. Kourtney91%
  3. Tanisha91%
  4. Chelsey91%
  5. Tam91%
  6. Tammy91%
  7. Ley91%
  8. Tams91%
  9. Danna91%
  10. Jeniffer91%

Bottom 10

  1. Siobhan42%
  2. Arwen42%
  3. Allyssa43%
  4. Ione44%
  5. Selene45%
  6. Freeda45%
  7. Neve45%
  8. Pepper45%
  9. Iona45%
  10. Erna45%
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