Aleko

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-LEH-koh /əˈlɛ.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Greek and Georgian short form of Alexander (Alexandros), 'defender of the people.' Also the title of Pushkin's poem and Rachmaninoff's opera. A warm short name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A short form of Alexander: Aleko means 'defender of the people' (said 'uh-LEH-koh'). Warm and classic-rooted.

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MeaningA Greek and Georgian short form of Alexander (Alexandros), 'defender of the people.' Also the title of Pushkin's poem and Rachmaninoff's opera. A warm short name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10957

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Aleko is a Greek/Georgian short form of Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' It carries the Alexander heritage in a warm, compact shape and echoes through Pushkin's poem and Rachmaninoff's opera Aleko (said 'uh-LEH-koh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Greek and Georgian families. Rare, warm, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Aleko is a Greek and Georgian short form of Alexander ('defender of the people') - also the name of a Pushkin poem and a Rachmaninoff opera (said 'uh-LEH-koh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Aleko — Greek/Georgian short form of Alexander; Pushkin/Rachmaninoff

Variations

AleksandrosAlexandrosAleks

Nicknames

AlekLeko

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleko mean?

Aleko is a Greek/Georgian short form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Aleko?

It's said uh-LEH-koh /əˈlɛ.koʊ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleko a boy or girl name?

Aleko is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aleko?

Aleko is a rare name in the U.S.