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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Jarik in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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