Alek vs Levy

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

Levy

Boy #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joined, attached"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Levy Rank #1,854

Levy is more popular, ranked #1854 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

Levy ___

  • Levy James
  • Levy Cole
  • Levy Alexander
  • Levy Thomas
  • Levy Reed
  • Levy John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Levy

Ava Noah Mila Ezra Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Levy more popular?

Levy is more popular, ranked #1854 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Levy mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Levy means "joined, attached" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alek and Levy boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Levy is primarily a boy name.

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