Alek vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alek

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Katya Anya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Theodore more popular?

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

What do Alek and Theodore mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alek and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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