Alek vs Jed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Alek Rank #1,976

Jed Rank #1,993

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #1993 for Jed.

Is Alek or Jed more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Alek and Jed mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alek and Jed boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.