Marek is a boy's name of Polish origin meaning “A Polish variant of 'Mark,' meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Marek, Marku. As of 2026, Marek ranks #869 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #630 in 1968.
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MAH-rek
Phonetic spelling
Currently #869 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Marek means “A Polish variant of 'Mark,' meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war..” It is a boy's name of Polish origin.
Marek is pronounced MAH-rek.
Marek is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Marek currently ranks #869 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Marek include Marek, Marku.
Middle names that pair well with Marek include Marek Jakub, Marek Piotr.
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