Alek vs Johnpaul

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
Johnpaul Rank #1,862

Johnpaul is more popular, ranked #1862 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

Johnpaul ___

  • Johnpaul James
  • Johnpaul Michael
  • Johnpaul Patrick
  • Johnpaul Anthony
  • Johnpaul Joseph
  • Johnpaul Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Johnpaul

Mary Joseph Teresa Francis Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Johnpaul more popular?

Johnpaul is more popular, ranked #1862 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Johnpaul mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Johnpaul means "God is gracious and humble" (Hebrew and Latin origin).

Are Alek and Johnpaul boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Johnpaul is primarily a boy name.

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