Vanek - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Vanek \v(a)-nek\ is a variant of John (Hebrew), and the meaning of Vanek is "God's grace".

The baby name Vanek sounds like Vanko, Foncho, Fenwick and Waunakee. Other similar baby names are Danek, Janek and Vane.

Vanek is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#12708 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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