Alec
Alec is a Scottish diminutive of Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind.' It has evolved into a strong standalone name with a crisp, confident sound.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 216. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 659
- 2012: 606
- 2013: 626
- 2014: 624
- 2015: 665
- 2016: 617
- 2017: 575
- 2018: 521
- 2019: 518
- 2020: 470
- 2021: 390
- 2022: 346
- 2023: 290
- 2024: 274
- 2025: 234
- 2026 (projected): 216
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Less common than Alexander but shares its noble heritage
- •Strong literary presence in British and Scottish culture
- •Works well for both children and adults
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Statistics
55,152
Total births since 1880
1995
Peak year
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