Alek vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

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Alek Rank #1,976

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Alek or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Mayer mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Alek and Mayer boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.