Alek vs Charlotte

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 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

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Charlotte mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Alek and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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

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