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.
About 50 boys were named Alek in 2025.
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
The same feel as Alek — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
