Adley vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adley

Girl #669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is just, my witness is God"

Origin: Hebrew Adlai

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#669
Total SSA Count
430
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Addie, Ad

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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
Nicknames
Al, Lek

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Popularity Comparison

Adley Rank #669
Alek Rank #1,976

Adley is more popular, ranked #669 vs #1976 for Alek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adley ___

  • Adley Grace
  • Adley Rose
  • Adley Mae
  • Adley Claire
  • Adley Jane
  • Adley Pearl

Alek ___

  • Alek Nikolai
  • Alek Josef
  • Alek Ivan
  • Alek Roman
  • Alek Dmitri
  • Alek James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adley

Hadley Emery Brynn Beckett Greyson

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adley or Alek more popular?

Adley is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Adley and Alek mean?

Adley means "God is just, my witness is God" (Hebrew Adlai origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Adley and Alek boy or girl names?

Adley is primarily a girl name. Alek is primarily a boy name.

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