Defender of men
A streamlined Slavic diminutive of Aleksandr, which originates from the Greek name Alexandros. It combines the elements 'alexein', meaning to defend or help, and 'aner', meaning man.
About 9 boys were named Aleks in 2025.
Canadian actor known for Van Helsing
Australian-Serbian professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).