Garek
Meaning of Garek
Garek, a masculine given name of Old Germanic origin deriving from the elements gār “spear” and rīks “ruler,” is rendered in contemporary Anglo-American usage as GAIR-ek (/ˈɡɛr.ɛk/). Although it has not achieved widespread adoption in the United States, Social Security Administration records reveal that Garek has appeared consistently within the lower ranks of the top 1,000 male names since 1989, reaching its highest incidence—thirteen births at rank 876—in 2007 and subsequently fluctuating between ranks 748 and 908. Etymologically linked to notions of martial leadership and authority, the name appeals to parents seeking a designation that embodies historical gravitas without the ubiquity of more common Germanic appellations, thereby securing for Garek a distinctive position in modern Anglo-American naming patterns.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAIR-ek (/ˈɡɛr.ɛk/)
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