Boy Name Modern · Greek

Alec

Pronunciation /AL-ec/

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“defender”

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Keyword: Creativity
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GenderBoy
OriginGreek
Starting soundAl
Numerology3 · The Communicator
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Meaning of Alec

Alec is a boy name of Greek origin, popular among Modern families. It means “defender of mankind”.

Alec's Style

Greek Modern Timeless Short Boy

Alec at a Glance

Popularity
80/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
20/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Alec is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Alec Popularity Graph

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#72#74#762015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
→ Stable
Est. Position
~#74

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Ale Aley

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Alec Name Profile

Meaningdefender
OriginModern · Greek
GenderBoy Name
First LetterA
Letters4
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score80/100

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