Kurt vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kurt

Boy #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

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Kurt Rank #2,102

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2102 for Kurt.

Is Kurt or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Kurt at #2102 in the United States.

What do Kurt and Alek mean?

Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kurt and Alek boy or girl names?

Kurt is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.