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Alek

♂ Boy

Pronounced [ˈa.lɛk] /ˈælk/Medium

Meaning: Black-and-white cowMedium

In 30 seconds: Alek is an Armenian name meaning 'black-and-white cow'.
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Origin MediumArmenian
MeaningBlack-and-white cow
U.S. rank (2024)#1964 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births79 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,513

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719162024

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

History & Origin

Alek is an Armenian name, and the meaning recorded for it is 'black-and-white cow', a grounded, pastoral image. It is a short, sturdy name in its own right. The South Sudanese-British supermodel Alek Wek, who reshaped fashion-industry ideas of beauty, is a well-known bearer.

Two crisp syllables give Alek a clean, modern sound, and it travels easily as it looks familiar to speakers of several languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alek is 'black-and-white cow', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alek — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Alek Wek (b. 1977)
    South Sudanese-British supermodel and designer who rose to fame in the late 1990s and is credited with broadening fashion-industry standards of beauty.

If you like Alek…

Aleksander— A longer name that Alek can comfortably shorten, sharing the same opening.
Alec— A near-identical spelling with the same two-syllable sound as Alek.
Aram— Another Armenian boy's name with the same crisp, short feel as Alek.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alek mean?

Alek is usually explained as meaning 'black-and-white cow' and is most often linked with Armenian tradition.

How do you pronounce Alek?

It's commonly said [ˈa.lɛk] /ˈælk/.

Is Alek a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alek is used as a boy name.

How popular is Alek?

In 2024, Alek ranked #1964 in the U.S. for boys, with 79 births recorded.