Alec

In 2022, the name Alec was 739th most popular baby name for boys and 1,531st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 346 babies were named Alec in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 9,709 babies in the United States were named Alec. Today, the average age of someone named Alec is around 26 to 27 years old.

The name "Alec" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Alec is Al.

Alec Meaning & Origin

Alec, a name of Greek origin, means "defender of the people", and may evoke images of strength, leadership, and protection.

The name Alec is described as strong-willed, dashing and lore-driven.

Pronunciation

Alec is pronounced ah-lec in English. The name Alec has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alec

• The name Alec has been used for various fictional characters across literature, TV, and film, including Alec Lightwood from "The Mortal Instruments" series and Alec Hardy from British TV drama "Broadchurch."

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