Alec
- Meaning
- Defending men
- Pronunciation
- AL-ik
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What does Alec mean?
Alec means “defending men”.
Alec is a Scottish form or English diminutive of Alexander. It is used both as a full given name and as a short form.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Alec yet.
How popular is Alec?
United States · 2025Explore how often Alec is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #977 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Alec
- 234 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 14.6% Fewer than 2024
Alec over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #977 | 234 |
| 2024 | Boys | #880 | 274 |
| 2023 | Boys | #841 | 290 |
| 2022 | Boys | #745 | 346 |
| 2021 | Boys | #682 | 390 |
| 2020 | Boys | #588 | 470 |
| 2019 | Boys | #543 | 518 |
| 2018 | Boys | #539 | 521 |
| 2017 | Boys | #506 | 575 |
| 2016 | Boys | #492 | 617 |
| 2016 | Girls | #14,426 | 6 |
| 2015 | Boys | #456 | 665 |
| 2014 | Boys | #467 | 624 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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