Aleck
- Pronunciation
- [A-leck]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Defender Of Mankind. Variant Of Alexander
- Origin
- Scottish
Aleck Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,223 baby boys have been named Aleck. The name peaked in 1917 with 32 US births that year (rank #1203). In 2024, ranked #8982 nationally — 7,779 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Aleck
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Aleck births are: Pennsylvania (28), Texas (25), California (23).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Aleck
If you like Aleck's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
5-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Aleck's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.
Quick Facts About Aleck
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec | Defender Of Mankind. Variant Of Alexander | Male | Scottish |
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Compare Aleck to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Aleck against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).