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Alec

Pronunciation: [ AL-ihk ]

Girl Name #33,092 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alec is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AL-ihk.

Parents who love the name Alec often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#33,092
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Alec is also used as a boy name, ranked #880.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alec

Is Alec a boy or girl name?
Alec is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #33092. As a boy name, it is ranked #880. Alec is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Alec?
Alec is pronounced AL-ihk.
How popular is the name Alec?
Alec is currently ranked #33092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Alec a common or rare name?
Alec is an uncommon name, ranked #33092 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alec

Alec is a girl name .

Is Alec a boy or girl name? Alec is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,092 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #880. Alec is more commonly used as a boy name.

Alec is currently ranked #33,092 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alec include Alexandra, Alessia, Alessandra, Alexandria, Alexis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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