Alek vs Arvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Arvin

Boy #2,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of the army, warrior's friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American German Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,122
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arv, Vinny

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Arvin Rank #2,122

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2122 for Arvin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alek ___

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

Arvin ___

  • Arvin James
  • Arvin Lee
  • Arvin Dale
  • Arvin Wayne
  • Arvin Eugene
  • Arvin Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Arvin

Marvin Erwin Dorothea Pauline Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Arvin more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Arvin at #2122 in the United States.

What do Alek and Arvin mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Arvin means "friend of the army, warrior's friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Alek and Arvin boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Arvin is primarily a boy name.

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