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Alek
BoyMeaning of Alek: Greek: 'defending men'
Alek is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2548th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2443rd in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2548
50 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2443
9 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,649
First recorded 1916 · peak 2007
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
98% boys · 2% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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