Alek

Meaning of Alek

Alek is a shortened form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' It suggests someone who is protective and strong.

Alek has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alek

After ranking as high as #973 in 2000, Alek has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alek

• Alek Manoah
  Professional baseball pitcher
• Aleksej Pokuševski
  Professional basketball player
• Alek Wek
  Supermodel and activist
• Alek Keshishian
  Filmmaker and director
• Aleksei Navalny
  Russian opposition leader

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Questions about the name Alek

What does the name Alek mean?

Alek means alek is a shortened form of alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' it suggests someone who is protective and strong, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alek?

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

When was Alek most popular?

Alek peaked at #973 in 2000.