Alec

Meaning of Alec

Alec is a short form of Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind'. It suggests someone who is strong and protective.

Alec has Scottish/Greek roots — browse every Scottish/Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alec

After ranking as high as #156 in 2000, Alec has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alec

• Alec Baldwin
  Acclaimed actor, comedian, producer
• Alec Guinness
  Legendary British actor, Star Wars
• Alec Effron
  Renowned American journalist, author
• Alec Burks
  NBA basketball player
• Alec Benjamin
  Popular singer-songwriter

Questions about the name Alec

What does the name Alec mean?

Alec means alec is a short form of alexander, which means 'defender of mankind'. it suggests someone who is strong and protective, and it comes from Scottish/Greek origins.

Is Alec a boy's or a girl's name?

Alec is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alec?

Alec did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alec most popular?

Alec peaked at #156 in 2000.