Name meaning & stats
Marek
Marek means “of Mars, god of war” (Latin origin). 3,141 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Mareks are 1.2× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“of Mars, god of war”
LatinSpelling of Mark
From the Roman first name Marcus.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
3,141 US babies were named Marek between 1940 and 2025.
Where Mareks end up
Not enough notable Mareks yet, so this uses the spelling family: Mark, Marc, Marek.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 494 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | High · 493 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | High · 317 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | High · 309 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, the Mark family show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Marek has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 475 Marks spell it Marek
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)