Alec

At a Glance: Name: Alec – Meaning: defender of the people – Origin: Scottish (from Alexander) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AL-ik

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Alec is a Scottish name, pronounced AL-ik, that comes from Alexander and carries the same meaning: defender of the people. It's both timeless, classic and clean, modern — a short, familiar name with an old root. If you like Alexander but want something shorter and simpler day to day, Alec covers that ground.

Meaning & Origin of Alec

Meaning: Defender of the people.

Origin: Scottish (from Alexander).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Alec

Phonetic: AL-ik   IPA: /ˈælɪk/

Popularity of Alec

Alec peaked at #109 in 1994, when 3,322 baby boys received the name, and has since fallen to #878 in 2024 with 273 babies — still given, just far less common than at its early-90s high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Alec mean?

Defender of the people. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alec)

How do you pronounce Alec?

Alec is pronounced AL-ik (IPA: /ˈælɪk/).

Is Alec a popular name right now?

Alec peaked at #109 in 1994 and is ranked #878 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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