Alec name meaning
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What does Alec mean?
Alec means Abbreviation of Alexander, Helper and Defender of Mankind, Defending Men, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man or Manly is of Old Greek origin which is used particulary in Kannada, Danish, Norwegian, Scottish, Swedish, English, Greek and Finnish is aimed at both sexes.
Alec is resultant of Alexander. Alexander is Latin equivalent of The Greek Name Αλεξανδρος. Trendy and Evergreen Alexander is originated from Old Greek, Dutch and English, Alexander means "Helper and Defender of Mankind, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men and Protector of Mankind".
It is celebrated on April 22nd.
How do I pronounce Alec?
Two syllabled Alec is pronounced as ah-lik.
Variants of Alec
Alecko, Alek, Alexander, Alexius, Alastair, Alister, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames, Alexios, Alexis
How popular is the name Alec?
Alec was a popular name in United States. Over 52943 babies have been named Alec since 1880. When at the peak of its usage in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 109th spot and 3421 baby boys were given the name.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 162 years but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 31 times
Alec used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 1766 babies have been given the name in 23 years.
When at the peak of its usage in 1997,. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Alec is a familiar baby name in France, it has been in use since 1959 and was able to reach the top 600 names.
In 2003, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 575 on boy names chart when 76 babies were named Alec. Over 1315 people have been named Alec in France.
Alec is a unique baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 300 names.
In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 242 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Alec. There are over 388 babies that have been given the name Alec in Switzerland.
Also, in Netherlands, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 476 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Alec.
Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 252 on boy names chart when 46 babies were named Alec.
Over 766 people have been named Alec in Belgium.
Alec is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today and also in Netherlands. But Alec is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 5000 have the name as well as in Zimbabwe.
According to our estimate, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Alec around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 840 | 288 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 739 | 346 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 682 | 385 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 588 | 469 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 543 | 515 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 539 | 520 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 506 | 574 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 492 | 615 | 14314 | 6 |
| 2015 | 455 | 665 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 468 | 622 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Alec in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 640 | 266 | 5 | 5 |
 | 311 | 54 | 20 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Alec
Once you put your charming smile on, everyone forgets about your flaws and mistakes and dreams of spending the rest of their life near you. You are the most self-motivated person you know. You believe life's to have fun. You lack responsibility and commitment. Your creativity allows you to express your emotions. You never get too obsessed with a person because you know that everything in life is temporary, especially relationships.
Looking for a name like Alec? Please go through the following names
- Kasia means Alert or Form of Catherine has origin in Hebrew and English, a unisex name is used specifically in English and English
- Diantha - Curious girl name Diantha is prevalently used in Greek and English, meaning of Diantha is "Blend of Diana or Anthea or Flower of Zeus" is rooted from Greek and Old Greek
- Margreth - Margreth's meaning is The Pearl is originated from Old Greek and is used predominantly in Swedish and Danish is used for baby girls
- Marie-Christine - Marie-Christine's meaning is Sacred, Messiah or Princess of the Sea is of Greek and Hebrew origin
- Elina - Origin of Darling and Ceaseless Elina is in Old Greek is prevalently used in Nordic, Gujarati and Faroese, meaning of Elina is "Light or the Other" is used as a girl name
Sibling Names for Alec
Looking for the perfect name to pair with the charming and timeless "Alec"? Look no further than this list of sibling names, each with their own unique flair and personality. From classic choices to more modern options, there's sure to be a name on here that perfectly complements your family dynamic.
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Names for Alec's brother
Famous people named Alec
- Alec Rose, nursery owner and fruit merchant in England
- Alec Peterson, British teacher and headmaster
- Alec R. Costandinos, French singer and artist of the 1970s
- Alec David Young, British aeronautical engineer
- Alec Sabin, Yorkshire born British actor
- Alec Hurley, English music hall singer
- Alec Bregonzi, English actor
- Alec Foege, American author and magazine journalist
- Alec Rowley, English composer and writer on music
- Alec Wilkinson, writer
- Alec Cooke, Baron Cooke of Islandreagh, Ulster Unionist Party politician
- Alec Taylor Sr., Alec Taylor Sr
- Alec Gray, British socialist
- Alec Wood, mycologist affiliated with the University of New South Wales
- Alec Butler, Canadian playwright and filmmaker
- Alec Talbot, centre-half for Aston Villa during the 1920s and 1930s
- Alec Kirkbride, British diplomat
- Alec Thomas, was born around 1894 near Alberni
- Alec Jeffreys, 1073/pnas
- Alec Skempton, FRS FREng He established the soil mechanics course at Imperial College London
- Alec Marantz, American linguist and researcher
- Alec Douglas-Home, British statesman and Conservative Party politician
- Alec Waugh, British novelist, the elder brother of the better-known Evelyn Waugh and son of Arthur Waugh
- Alec Baldwin, American actor, writer, producer, and comedian
- Alec Issigonis, British-Greek designer of cars
- Alec Empire, German musician
- Alec Stewart, former English cricketer
- Alec McCowen, English actor
- Alec Coryton, senior Royal Air Force commander
- Alec Neill, former Chairman of the Canterbury Regional Council and a former National Party politician
- Alec Su, Taiwanese actor, singer, television producer
- Alec Lindsay, English former footballer
- Alec Horwood, British Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Alec Campbell, final surviving Australian participant of the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War
- Alec Broers, Baron Broers, British electrical engineer
- Alec Bedser, professional English cricketer
- Alec Connell, Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender
- Alec Ross, Scottish professional golfer
- Alec Clunes, English actor and theatrical manager
- Alec Coxon, English cricketer who played for Yorkshire
- Alec Chamberlain, English former professional footballer
- Alec Musser, American fitness model and actor
- Alec Hearne, member of the famous cricketing Hearne family
- Alec Davies, Scottish cricketer
- Alec Templeton, Welsh composer, pianist and satirist
- Alec Longstreth, org/ 'Dvorak Zine']
- Alec Hurwood, Australian cricketer
- Alec Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, Officeholder
- Alec Kennedy, right-arm medium-pace bowler with an unusually long run-up for his time
- Alec Kessler, American college basketball player for the University of Georgia and later
- Alec G. Olson, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Alec Birrell, doctor and an Australian rules footballer
- Alec Mackie, Irish footballer
Lists having Alec
- Boys names beginning with A
- Girls names beginning with A
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Greek Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Kannada Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Scottish Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Indian Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Ale
- Baby Names that mean Helper
- Baby Names that mean Defender
- Baby Names that mean Mankind
- Baby Names that mean Defending
- Baby Names that mean Men
- Baby Names that mean Wards
- Baby Names that mean Protect
- Baby Names that mean Man
- Baby Names that mean Manly
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/