Alec
What does Alec mean and where does it come from?
Alec is traditionally a masculine name, a diminutive form of Alexander, originating from the Scottish variants. Alexander has Greek roots meaning 'defender of the people' or 'protector.' Although Alec is commonly used for males, there may be occurrences where it is used as a female name in more mode
How else can you spell Alec?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Alec?
Alec works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Alec right now?
Falling — down 97 spots — currently #977 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Alec
Alec is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1984. A total of 53,938 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #8351 in 1985 to #780 in 2023. Alec is used for both genders: 1% female and 99% male.
Names that peaked alongside Alec in 2024:
Alec by decade
Alec peaked in the 2020s. See all 2020s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 | |
| 1890s | 61 | |
| 1900s | 104 | |
| 1910s | 419 | |
| 1920s | 513 | |
| 1930s | 299 | |
| 1940s | 443 | |
| 1950s | 654 | |
| 1960s | 977 | |
| 1970s | 902 | |
| 1980s | 3,064 | |
| 1990s ★ | 26,120 | |
| 2000s | 13,779 | |
| 2010s | 6,068 | |
| 2020s | 977 |
What are good nicknames for Alec?
What names sound and feel like Alec?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Alec also consider these