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Aleks

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Pronounced AH-leks /ˈɑ.lɛks/High

Meaning: A Slavic/European form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender/protector of men'Low

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Slavic/European form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender/protector of men'

U.S. rank (2025)#8277 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 473

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

Aleks is a Slavic/European form of Alex/Alexander — from the Greek, 'a defender; a defender/protector of men'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-leks').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and Scandinavian families. Rare in this form, a-defender at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexander means 'a defender of men' in Greek — Aleks is a Slavic/European form, crisp and classic (said 'AH-leks').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Aleks — form of Alexander

Variations

AlexAleksanderAleksei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleks mean?

Aleks is a form of Alex/Alexander — Greek 'a defender of men'.

How do you pronounce Aleks?

It's said AH-leks /ˈɑ.lɛks/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aleks a boy or girl name?

Aleks is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleks?

Aleks is a very rare spelling in the U.S.