Greek · boy
Alec
A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.
Meaning
Defender of the people
Alec is a rare boy name with Greek roots. In 2024, 273 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #878 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans short, vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Greek names
Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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