Alek or Alec?
Two spellings, side by side.
Alek and Alec are two spellings of the same sound. Alek is listed with the meaning "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection" and Alec with "Protector of men; abbreviation of alexander defender of mankind; originally a diminutive of alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of british actor sir alec guinness". Alek is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Alek | Alec |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection. | Protector of men; abbreviation of alexander defender of mankind; originally a diminutive of alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of british actor sir alec guinness |
| Origin | Slavic | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-lek | A-lec |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Alek and Alec
Is Alek or Alec more common?
Alek is more often searched and saved on this site; Alec is also used.
Do Alek and Alec mean the same?
Alek: "This Slavic name is a shortened form of Alexander, translating to a defender of mankind. It carries a strong historical sense of protection". Alec: "Protector of men; abbreviation of alexander defender of mankind; originally a diminutive of alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of british actor sir alec guinness".
How do you say Alek?
In parts: A-lek. Alec is said the same way.
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