Aleck
Aleck: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aleck
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish usage, variant of Alec.
How popular is Aleck?
Since 1880, 1,223 boys in the U.S. have been named Aleck. Its highest rank for boys was #758 in 1886. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Aleck FAQ
What does the name Aleck mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish usage, variant of Alec.
How popular is the name Aleck?
Since 1880, 1,223 boys in the U.S. have been named Aleck. Its highest rank for boys was #758 in 1886. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Aleck a boy or girl name?
Aleck is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,223 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.