Alek
Alek is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Defender of mankind.
Origin and history
Alek is a masculine name derived as a short form of Alexander or its Slavic equivalent Aleksandr. Rooted in Greek etymology, it carries the classical meaning of defender or helper of mankind. In the United States, it serves as a modern, streamlined alternative to traditional spellings like Alec or Alex.
Popularity in the United States
4,563 babies in the United States have been named Alek since 1880. It ranks #1836 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1402.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (24.3 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- AZ (7.1 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 198 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,136 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,388 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,257 |
| 2020-2029 | 537 |
Famous people named Alek
- Alek Wek: Model, Refugee advocate
- Alek Manoah: Baseball player
- Alek Thomas: Baseball player
Nicknames
Al
Fun facts
- In Eastern European countries, Alek frequently serves as a affectionate diminutive for Aleksandr.
- It offers parents the concise sound of Alec with a distinct 'k' spelling.