Alek name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Tamil, English, German, Low German, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alek a-lek
Meaning: Form of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men and Noble
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What does Alek mean?

Preeminent Alek is used specifically in Danish, Marathi, Telugu, German, Swedish, Norwegian, English, Kannada, Finnish, Gujarati, Tamil, Bengali, Low German, Hindi, Malayalam and Oriya, Alek means "Form of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men or Noble" bestowed upon both genders is rooted from Old Greek.

Alek is version of persistent and outstanding Alexander. Alexander is Latin form of The Greek Name Αλεξανδρος. Meaning of Alexander is Protector, Protect and Man and The Elements Alexein Meaning to Ward Off to Defend is originated from Slavic, German and English.

Alek is a variant form of eminent and evergreen Alec. Alec is derived from Alexander. Well-Liked Alec is originated from Old Greek, Alec means "Protect and Man and He Who Wards Off (Other) Men".

Alek is variation of Alexius. Alexius is variant form of acclaimed and perpetual Alexis. Alexius is form of The Greek Name Αλεξιος in Latin language. Renowned Alexius came from Old Greek language, meaning of Alexius is "The Defender".

How do I pronounce Alek?

The two syllabled name Alek is pronounced, a-lek.

Variants of Alek

Alec, Alexander, Alexius, Alecko, Alastair, Alister, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames, Lexia, Jona, Alexios, Alexis

Names that rhyme with Alek

How popular is the name Alek?

A common name in United States having over 3984 recievers in 57 years of usage. When at its peak in 1994, 154 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 935th position.

Alek is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 1225th when 29 boys were named Alek.

There are over 245 babies that have been given the name Alek in France.

Alek is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1804 (2016) in its 13 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2006. But Alek is a popular baby name in South Sudan where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in Indonesia.

At least, 70000 people globally have carried Alek as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181533110
20171515108140256
20161496113
20151309134
20141369124130357
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Alek in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland9521300

Here's what numbers has to say about Alek

You are secretive when it comes to your dreams and goals because you believe that the fewer people know about your ideas and happiness, the longer you will stay happy and motivated. You love books and movies with a powerful message. You are a hard candy when it comes to romantic relationships. You believe that all living beings on this earth were born to enjoy and not kill ourselves from work to survive.

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  •  Estavan - Uncommon boy name Estavan has origin in Old Greek which is prevalently used in English language, meaning of Estavan is "The Crowned or The Crowned"
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Sibling Names for Alek

If you're looking for sibling names to go with the name Alek, look no further! We've compiled a list of unique and complementary names that will perfectly match with your little one's name. From classic choices to modern picks, there's something for every taste on this list. Check them out below!

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Famous people named Alek

  • Alek Keshishian, Armenian-American film and commercial director
  • Alek Wek, South Sudanese-British model and designer
  • Alek Stojanov, Canadian retired professional ice hockey player of Macedonian descent
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  • Aleks Krotoski in The Great Levelling? as
  • Alek Hayes played the leading role of Tomek in 2011 thriller movie The Dreamer.

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