Alek
Alek: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alek
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, variant of Alec.
How popular is Alek?
Since 1880, 86 girls and 4,563 boys in the U.S. have been named Alek (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11783 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1994. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alek
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Sibling name ideas for Alek
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Alek FAQ
What does the name Alek mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, variant of Alec.
How popular is the name Alek?
Since 1880, 86 girls and 4,563 boys in the U.S. have been named Alek (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11783 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1994. In 2025, 50 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alek a boy or girl name?
Alek is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 86 girls and 4,563 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.