Aleks name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Slovenian, English, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Aleks a-le-ks
Meaning: Defender of Men and He Who Wards Off (Other) Men
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What does Aleks mean?

Odd boy name Aleks is used predominantly in Slovenian, Faroese, Danish, Finnish, English, Swedish and Norwegian which originated from Old Greek, meaning of Aleks is "Defender of Men or He Who Wards Off (Other) Men".

Aleks is variant form of preeminent and perpetual Alexander. Alexander is form of The Greek Name Αλεξανδρος in Latin language. Unfamiliar Alexander's origin is Hungarian, Old Greek and German, meaning of Alexander is "Protect and Man, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men and Helper and Defender of Mankind".

How do I pronounce Aleks?

The three syllabled name Aleks is commonly pronounced as a-le-ks.

Variants of Aleks

Alexander, Alastair, Alister, Alek, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames, Alyster, Alec, Alexius, David

How popular is the name Aleks?

Aleks is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1992 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 2010, it ranked 3128th when 36 boys were named Aleks.

Over 393 babies in United States have been named Aleks. Also, in England and Wales, the name has been in use since 2004 and has secured the place in top 2000 names.

In 2011, it ranked 1024th when 26 boys were named Aleks. Over 243 babies in England and Wales have been named Aleks.

Aleks is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2007 and achieved its top ranking of 368 in 2008.

In France, it has been in use since 2002 and peaked in 2009 when it ranked 2419th. Aleks is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use.

But Aleks is a popular baby name in Russia where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Uzbekistan. At least, 100000 people globally have carried Aleks as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
202382309
2022610614
2021630113
2020700811
2019608814
2018759710
2017605214
2016461521
2015417524
2014486319
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Aleks in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands12650
Finland48711400
Sweden1402824
Norway588524
Denmark100030

What numbers say about Aleks?

You are always open to experience something new. You are afraid of falling in love deeply and get betrayed by the person you love. You would climb the highest rock if that's necessary to accomplish something you want badly. You work hard so you can reach some level of financial stability. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. You are all about adventure and travel. You are dominant in your circle of friends.

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  •  Elenita - Used chiefly in Spanish unheard-of, Elenita is originated from Old Greek and Greek is a girl name, Elenita means "Burst of the Sun"
  •  Cinthia - Predominant Cinthia prevalently is used in Norwegian, Finnish and Portuguese is a unisex name, meaning of Cinthia is "Woman from the Mountain Kynthos on Delos Island or Precious Stone" is rooted from Old Greek
  •  Fanny - Acclaimed and Conifer Fanny came from Old Greek, Italian and Greek, meaning of Fanny is "Favourable Speech or Little Frenchman", predominantly used in Icelandic and Swedish is given to girls
  •  Evangelis - The Evangelis has origin in Greek, Evangelis means "Good News or Gospel"
  •  Occia - Girl name Occia means "Ocean" has origin in English-American and Greek

Sibling Names for Aleks

If you're looking for some inspiration for sibling names to go with the name "Aleks," we've got you covered! Whether you want names that are similar in sound or style, or ones that simply complement each other well, the following list offers a variety of options to consider. So without further ado, here are some great sibling names for your little Aleks!

Sister for Aleks

Names for Aleks's brother

Famous people named Aleks

  • Aleks Çaçi, Albanian author of the socialist realism time
  • Aleks Syntek, Mexican singer and songwriter
  • Aleks Krotoski, Polish-American broadcaster
  • Aleks Vrteski, football goalkeeper who plays for Stirling Lions
  • Aleksandra Tomic in Zona Mrtvih as Actress
  • Aleksandra Tabakova in Malenkaya Vera as Actress
  • Aleksandra Zakharova in Ubit drakona as Actress
  • Aleksandra Szczepanowska in Naked Soles as Actress
  • Aleksandra Yakovleva-Aasmyae in Chelovek s bulvara Kaputsinov as Actress
  • Aleksandra Nikolic in Hasanaginica as Actress
  • Aleksandra Svetlichnaya in The Truth About Love as Actress
  • Actor Aleks Paunovic, well-known for movie Numb

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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