Fierce or strong spear
Jarik is a Slavic name derived from elements meaning 'fierce' or 'strong' (jary) and 'spear' (mer). It is often considered a diminutive or variation of Jaromir, a traditional Slavic name. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Germanic name Derek or the Dutch name Jarek.
Less common today
Jarik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,582 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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