Alek vs Avion

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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Avion

Boy #1,879 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, one who flies"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,879
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Avi, Vion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Avion Rank #1,879

Avion is more popular, ranked #1879 vs #1976 for Alek.

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

Avion ___

  • Avion James
  • Avion Michael
  • Avion Lee
  • Avion Alexander
  • Avion Cole
  • Avion Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Avion

Zara Caden Lyric Phoenix Nova

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Avion more popular?

Avion is more popular, ranked #1879 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Avion mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Avion means "bird, one who flies" (Latin origin).

Are Alek and Avion boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Avion is primarily a boy name.

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