Alek vs Astry

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Astry Rank #55,063

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #55063 for Astry.

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

Astry ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Astry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Astry more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Astry at #55063 in the United States.

What do Alek and Astry mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Alek and Astry boy or girl names?

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

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