Flint vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Flint Rank #1,981

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Flint or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Alek mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Flint and Alek boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.