| Meaning | morning star |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ta-rek |
About Tarek
Efficiency meets elegance in this streamlined two-syllable package. Tarek represents the kind of name that accomplishes much with little, packing substantial character into a compact form. The sharp opening consonant immediately captures attention, while the softer ending prevents harshness. This name demonstrates how traditional roots can feel entirely contemporary through sheer force of sound and style. Its brevity proves advantageous in our fast-paced world—easy to spell, quick to say, simple to remember. Yet despite its simplicity, Tarek maintains depth and sophistication that prevents it from feeling juvenile or incomplete. The name carries well internationally, with recognition spanning multiple continents and cultures while avoiding overuse in any single region. Parents selecting Tarek often appreciate understated confidence over flashy showmanship. The name suggests someone grounded and capable, possessing natural authority without needing to announce it. Its clean lines and clear pronunciation eliminate the confusion that plagues many names in multicultural environments. For those valuing precision and impact in equal measure, Tarek delivers both without compromise or excess.
Nicknames for Tarek
| Tar |
| Rek |
| T.J. |
| Ricky |
Famous People Named Tarek
| Tarek El Moussa | American TV personality and real estate agent |
| Tarek Fatah | Canadian author and broadcaster |
| Tarek Heggy | Egyptian author and political analyst |
| Tarek Atoui | Lebanese sound artist |
| Tarek Benattia | French reality TV star |
| Tarek Al-Atrash | Syrian musician and composer |
| Tarek Al-Umari | Jordanian historian and author |
| Tarek Al-Wazir | Yemeni poet and journalist |
| Tarek Ibn Ziyad | Berber general who led the Muslim conquest of Hispania |
| Tarek Bouazizi | Tunisian athlete |
| Tarek Saab | Venezuelan politician and lawyer |
| Tarek Youzbachi | Algerian footballer |
| Tarek Abdallah | Egyptian musician and composer |
| Tarek Al-Nahdi | Saudi Arabian actor |
| Tarek Boudali | French actor and director |
| Tarek El Taib | Libyan singer |
| Tarek Bensaoula | Algerian-American physicist |
| Tarek Madkour | Egyptian diplomat |
| Tarek Oubrou | French Muslim cleric and theologian |
Characters Named Tarek
| Tarek Khalil | Character from the video game "Call of Duty - Modern Warfare" |
| Tarek Al-Far | Character from the TV series "The Expanse" |
| Tarek Mustafa | Character from the novel "The Cypress House" by Michael Koryta |
| Tarek Kassar | Character from the TV series "Prison Break" |
| Tarek Ahsan | Character from the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid |
| Tarek Said | Character from the TV series "NCIS - Los Angeles" |
| Tarek Al-Wardi | Character from the TV series "Quantico" |
| Tarek Mansur | Character from the novel "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir |
| Tarek Nasser | Character from the TV series "The Brave" |
| Tarek Fahd | Character from the TV series "The Looming Tower" |
| Tarek Ahmed | Character from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |