Aleck
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aleck first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 752 babies have been named Aleck in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aleck is past its peak , currently ranked #11,856 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,856
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"one who breaks through"
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Scottish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the champion"
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Sanskrit origin
"of the divine realm"
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Arabic origin
"Wise; one who is judicious"
#11,882 in US
Vietnamese origin
"new, fresh"
#11,979 in US
Turkish origin
"black, dark"
#11,939 in US
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About the Name Aleck
Aleck is a boy name .
Aleck is currently ranked #11,856 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aleck include Ale, Aly, Alie, and Alekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aleck include Alec . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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