Alek vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Alek Rank #1,976

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Alek or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Edson mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Alek and Edson boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.