Marek
Boy name · 26 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marek: 26 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2009.
Marek is the Slavic form of Mark, ultimately derived from the Latin *Marcus*, meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war. The name is especially popular in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Notable bearers include Polish writer Marek Hłasko, whose raw, rebellious novels defined a generation; Slovak footballer Marek Hamšík, a legendary midfielder for Napoli; and Marek Edelman, a leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. While no major towns are named directly for Marek, the name shares its root with countless places called Mark or St Mark’s. In Scotland, Marek has been given to newborns since the 1970s, reflecting the country
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20095 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #6863 babies
- Total births
- 26since 1981
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 10%vs prior 5y