What origin is the name Elek?

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

Is Elek a popular name?

Elek 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. Elek 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 Elek?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Elek — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Elek

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Elek

Elek

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Elek is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Variant of elijah: the lord is my god; helper and defender of mankind".

With hebrew roots, Elek is a boy name that means "Variant of elijah: the lord is my god; helper and defender of mankind". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.