Alek vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Alek Rank #1,976

Calder Rank #2,005

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Alek or Calder more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Alek and Calder mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alek and Calder boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.