What origin is the name Alek?

Alek comes from slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Alek a popular name?

Alek is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Alek does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Alek?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Alek — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Alek

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Alek

Alek

Boy

slavic

2 syllables

Alek is a slavic boy's name meaning "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection.".

With slavic roots, Alek is a boy name that means "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Alek

Very rare in US records

What does Alek mean?

Alek is a boy name of slavic origin meaning "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection.".

Is Alek a rare name?

Yes. Alek does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Alek

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Names with a similar meaning to Alek

Alek means "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection." — these names share that spirit.