Alek vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alek Rank #1,976

Alec Rank #880

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

Is Alek or Alec more popular?

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

What do Alek and Alec mean?

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

Are Alek and Alec boy or girl names?

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