The baby name Bolek is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Polish IPA: [ˈbɔlɛk]; English approximation: BOH-lek.
Bolek is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Bolek is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Polish IPA: [ˈbɔlɛk]; English approximation: BOH-lek.
Bolek is Slavic in Origin.
Bolek is a Slavic diminutive used as a given name in Polish and Czech, derived from Bolesław/Boleslav. The name combines bole- “more, great” and slav “glory, fame,” hence “greater glory.” Medieval records show the Latinized Boleslaus; close variants include Polish Bolesław, Czech/Slovak Boleslav, German/Silesian Bolko, and nicknames Bolo and Bolek. A feminine form exists as Bolesława/Boleslava.
First an affectionate home name, Bolek occasionally entered official use, especially in Silesia and Bohemia, and remains familiar across Central Europe. Its prestige is tied to Polish rulers named Bolesław, while the Silesian Piasts popularized the cognate Bolko. In modern culture, the classic Polish cartoon “Bolek i Lolek” reinforced its friendly tone. Today it is rare but recognizable in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
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Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #203 | 150 | 6,459 |
| PL | 0 | #209 | 4 | 2,600 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #286 | 19 | 6,530 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #358 | 7 | 5,096 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #535 | 18 | 10,162 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #940 | 12 | 5,873 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
Bolek is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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