The name "Oharok" likely originates from the Ukrainian word "ogarek," which means "stub" or "remaining part of a candle." It is formed from the base "Ohar-" with the suffix "-ok." In the city of Starodub, the name Oharok is mentioned as early as 1539. In Poland, a notable bearer of this name, Nobilis Nicolaus Ogarek, is recorded from 1453. Additionally, there is a related surname from 1496 from the city of Suceava – Stepan Ohorilko.
