Aleck

♂ Boy

Pronounced AL-ik /ˈæl.ɪk/High

Meaning: A spelling of Alec — a short form of Alexander, from the Greek, 'defender of the people; protector of men'Low

In 30 seconds: Defender of the people: Aleck spells Alec. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Alec — a short form of Alexander, from the Greek, 'defender of the people; protector of men'

U.S. rank (2024)#8982 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleck is a spelling of Alec — a short form of Alexander, from the Greek, 'defender of the people; protector of men'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AL-ik').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Alec. Rare in this form, defender-of-the-people at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Alexander is Greek for 'defender of the people' — Aleck is a spelling of Alec, its crisp short form (said 'AL-ik').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Alec — short form of Alexander

Variations

AlecAlekAlic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleck mean?

Aleck spells Alec — a short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of the people'.

How do you pronounce Aleck?

It's said AL-ik /ael.k/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aleck a boy or girl name?

Aleck is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleck?

Aleck is a very rare name in the U.S.