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Alec meaning

: defender of mankind.

Alec Name Information

Gender 🧑 Boy
Pronunciation 📣 \ah-lik\
Number of People 👶 53,000
Rate in 2021 1199
Numerology 🔢 3
Name origin 🌍 Greek
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Alec Name Meaning

Alec is a classic name of Greek origin that translates to "defender of mankind." It is a variant of the name Alexander, which has been popular throughout history due to its strong and noble connotation. The name Alec carries the same powerful meaning, symbolizing strength, protection, and leadership.

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Alec Name Origin and History

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The name Alec has its roots in ancient Greece, derived from the name Alexandros. It was popularized by Alexander the Great, the famous Macedonian king who created one of the largest empires in the world. The name Alec, as a shortened form of Alexander, gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the 19th century and has remained a classic choice for boys ever since.

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Several famous personalities bear the name Alec, including Alec Baldwin, the renowned American actor, and Alec Guinness, the British actor famous for his role-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. is also popular in literature, with characters named Alec appearing in works like Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy and The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.
 
In terms of personality traits, people named Alec are often perceived as strong, reliable, and charismatic leaders. They are seen as protective figures who are not afraid to up they believe in. The name Alec is also known for its versatility, fitting well in both professional and casual settings.
 
In terms of popularity, Alec has consistently ranked in the top 500 names for boys in the United States over the past century, according to the Social Security Administration. This demonstrates the enduring appeal of this classic, strong, and noble name.
 
 
 
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01/14/2024 00:00:00

This is my 5-year-old daughter's name. We are of Scottish ancestry so I wanted a Scottish name. My husband chose it out of a book of Celtic names. The'spelling and meaning of the name are beautiful. I know of one other Ainsley. i've heard of one other Ainsley in our town.

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01/14/2024 00:00:00

It's my name and people have been screwing it up my entire life. Most of them eventually get it, though.

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10/29/2023 22:39:50

I have a long surname, and Alec's my first name (b. 2012). My mom chose it cos It's short, but you wouldn't beli've the amount of people who've called me "Alex". I'd recommend having this name because people aren't likely to confuse you with an'ther Alec since the name's relatively uncommon.

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08/26/2023 07:13:28

My son's name is Alec. I first heard it on St. Elmo's Fire and loved it ever'since.

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07/24/2023 06:54:00

My 10 month old son is Alec Boyd! We absolutely love the name (my husband actually came up with it) and I think It'sounds strong and handsome. We already get quite a few people saying "Alex" when we tell his name, and of course we have to correct them, so that's a pain, but the good thing is that It's a fairly uncommon name :)

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06/21/2023 03:55:50

Named my son, Alec, in 2004 and am glad I did! . he's always liked it and It's a good name at every age. Now that he's almost 22, it fits him well because he doesn't like to be average and there are n't a lot of them out there. Alec Baldwin was a slight influence only because I liked his name. I caught myself saying Alec with a 'c' a lot though while he was growing up because people thought it was Alex. Even after they knew it was Alec ( ex. Teache's) they still called him that! Got to be annoying but overall I love the name Alec!

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05/24/2023 05:16:34

My name is Alec and I often get called "Alex" but it makes me feel special

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02/01/2023 15:56:54

My best friend was Named Alec, Tho its Hard to prnounce i understand that alot of people get mad when Said Wrong.

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12/26/2022 01:42:34

my boyfriends name is Alec and yeah people call him Alex alot it makes me angry ha ha but i love his name its so awesome

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04/21/2022 06:48:00

My son's name is Alec. I got it from St. Elmo's fire too!!

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03/06/2022 15:32:42

my son's name is alec. It's a great strong name, but it is usally mis pronouned as alex! yuk!

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02/09/2022 13:28:30

We called our son Jaiden after we saw the name Jaden in a newspaper. We added the "i" because we liked the'shortened version Jai. We adopted our son when he was 11 mths old after 5 failed attempts at IVF in 2017 - it has given me goosebumps and joy in my heart to read that it means "God has heard" because he'surely did when he'sent our beautiful son to us!

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11/04/2021 12:48:00

My friend christian alec lawson has it and its the ugliest name i've ever heard!

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09/09/2021 04:25:48

I dont like this name at all! it rolls off your tongue all wrong!! YUCK!!

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07/17/2021 09:21:54

My name is Alec. It's rare. I get alex all the time but that's cool. I find boys named Alec to be the coolest out anyway!

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*️⃣ What is the origin of the name Alec?
The origin of the name Alec is Greek.
*️⃣ What is meaning of name Alec?
defender of mankind.
*️⃣ How many people are named Alec?
Almost 53000 people are named Alec.
*️⃣ Which names are related to the name Alec?
The names of Aaliyah, Aliyah, Aliya, Alya, Aaliya