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Alek vs Alok

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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Alok

Boy #16,664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, brightness, illumination"

Origin: Sanskrit aloka

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,664
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Alok Rank #16,664

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #16664 for Alok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Alok more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Alok at #16664 in the United States.

What do Alek and Alok mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Alok means "light, brightness, illumination" (Sanskrit aloka origin).

Are Alek and Alok boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Alok is primarily a boy name.

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