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Alek vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #1976 for Alek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Alex mean?

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

Are Alek and Alex boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.

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