The baby name Mirek is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmirɛk/ (approx. "MEE-rek"; Czech pronunciation often /ˈmɪrɛk/).
Mirek is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Mirek is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmirɛk/ (approx. "MEE-rek"; Czech pronunciation often /ˈmɪrɛk/).
Mirek is Slavic in Origin.
Mirek is a West Slavic diminutive used chiefly in Czech and Polish, traditionally short for Miroslav (Czech/Slovak) and Mirosław (Polish). It ultimately derives from the Proto‑Slavic roots mir (“peace; world; social order”) and slava (“glory; fame”), yielding the sense of “glorious peace,” “renown through peace,” or “one who brings honor to the community.” As a call‑name, Mirek carries the same benevolent, peace‑tinged meaning in a friendlier, approachable form.
While Miroslav is documented since the Middle Ages - seen in figures such as Prince Miroslav of Hum, sponsor of the 12th‑century Miroslav Gospel - Mirek gained wide currency as an everyday nickname in the 19th–20th‑century Czech and Polish spheres and is now sometimes given independently, especially in the Czech Republic and the diaspora. Related forms include Miro (pan‑Slavic), Mirko (South/West Slavic), and Czech Mireček (affectionate). Cognates and formal variants are Miroslav/Mirosław, Myroslav (Ukrainian), Miroslavas (Lithuanian), Miroslavs (Latvian), with feminine counterparts Miroslava/Mirosława.
| Mirek Topolánek Mirek Topolánek is a Czech politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic from 2006 to 2009. During his tenure, he focused on economic reforms and led the country during its presidency of the European Union in 2009. Before his political career, he worked as an engineer in the energy sector. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #42 | 2,318 | 6,530 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #68 | 2,945 | 6,459 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| CZ | 0 | #92 | 144 | 3,154 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #106 | 2,338 | 10,162 |
| IR | 0 | #114 | 142 | 4,221 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #136 | 15 | 2,166 |
| PL | 0 | #148 | 79 | 2,600 | |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #200 | 1 | 1,904 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #253 | 7 | 3,997 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #327 | 6 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #331 | 11 | 5,378 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #344 | 11 | 5,096 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #425 | 18 | 2,180 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #516 | 15 | 8,334 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #677 | 6 | 3,552 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #802 | 150 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #836 | 117 | 5,697 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2020 | #893 | 6 | 7,187 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #915 | 16 | 5,610 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,266 | 7 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,400 | 72 | 10,046 |
Mirek is popular in 31 countries — most recent births per country:
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