Alek name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
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

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
2023166210200
2022175294152155
2021164410000
2020152310900
20191503113124157
2018153711000
20171522108140936
2016150011300
2015131613400
20141360125130597
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

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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  •  Kaarina means The Pure used for girls is of Old Greek origin is used largely in Swedish and Norwegian
  •  Iader - The Iader is originated from Greek, meaning of Iader is "Cry or Peace"
  •  Maria-Angéla - Of Hebrew and Greek origin, Maria-Angéla means "Messenger or Princess of the Sea"
  •  Phila - Origin of Atypical and Timeless Phila is in Old Greek and Greek bestowed upon both boys and girls, meaning of Phila is "Too: the Lovers or Friend of Song"
  •  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"

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
  • 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
  • Aleks Krotoski in The Great Levelling? as
  • Alek Hayes played the leading role of Tomek in 2011 thriller movie The Dreamer.

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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