Defender of men
Aleck is a phonetic spelling variant of Alec, which is a Scottish diminutive of Alexander. It derives from the Greek name Alexandros, combining 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner' (man). While less common than the traditional spelling, it offers a more straightforward phonetic approach.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Aleck in 2025.
British gynecologist and medical ethics pioneer
Scottish professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
