Alek vs Konrad

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

Konrad

Boy #1,899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Polish Scandinavian Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,899
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Koni, Rad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Konrad Rank #1,899

Konrad is more popular, ranked #1899 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

Konrad ___

  • Konrad Wilhelm
  • Konrad Heinrich
  • Konrad Friedrich
  • Konrad Erik
  • Konrad Lukas
  • Konrad Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Konrad

Klaus Gertrude Wilhelm Liesel Friedrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Konrad more popular?

Konrad is more popular, ranked #1899 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Konrad mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Konrad means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin).

Are Alek and Konrad boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Konrad is primarily a boy name.

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