Ellison vs Alek

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

Popularity Comparison

Ellison Rank #2,058
Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellison or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Alek mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ellison and Alek boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.

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