Defender of men
Alek is a streamlined Slavic diminutive of Aleksandr, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexandros. It carries the same strong meaning of protection and defense. While less common in the United States than the English Alec, it maintains a modern, international appeal.
Less common today
Alek isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #938 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Army National Guard specialist who helped stop a gunman on a Paris-bound train
All-Star professional baseball pitcher
South Sudanese-British model and designer
