The name Shrek is taken from the Yiddish word pronounced Shreck meaning 'fear', 'terror', or (in its closest sense) 'fright', and the German "Schreck" with the same meaning. Shrek or Schreck is also a very common start to last names in Eastern Europe. This film is number 3 on Bravo's 100 Funniest Movies. Shrek was also ranked second in a Channel 4 poll of the 100 greatest family films, losing out on the top spot to E.T.