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Alec vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Alek Rank #1,976

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1976 for Alek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Alek more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alec and Alek mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Alec and Alek boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.

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