Boy name
Alek name meaning
“defender of humankind”
Alek is a masculine name commonly linked to the meaning defender of humankind through Aleksander or Alexander. It may be a short form of either name. Their source is Greek Alexandros, which combines elements meaning defend and man or human, providing the basis for this interpretation.
What does Alek mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Alek
Possibly a short form of Aleksander or Alexander. The source name is Greek Alexandros, combining elements meaning 'defend' and 'man or human'.
Name combinations with Alek
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alek, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Prasetio: solemn promise, loyalty
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
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Alek Sugihartono Nofrizal
Meaning of each word
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Sugihartono: abundant in wealth
- Nofrizal: associated with November
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Alek Ganang
Meaning of each word
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Ganang: man; male
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Meaning of each word
- Tanu: body, self
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Vidi: order, destiny
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Alek Saputera
Meaning of each word
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Saputera: son, boy
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Meaning of each word
- Alek: defender of humankind
- Dwikora: two commands for the people
- Karman: action or the result of deeds
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How to pronounce Alek
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦺꦏ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮨᮊ᮪ |
Is Alek a boy’s name?
Yes, Alek is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Alek ranks #3,162 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alek
- Alex♂Defender of humankind
- Adek♂A younger sibling
- Aleks♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Ade♂♀Younger sibling, an affectionate address
- Asep♂Handsome, good-looking
- Alam♂World, universe
- Alwi♂Associated with Ali
- Alif♂First letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Alim♂Learned, knowledgeable
- Alit♂Small, young
- Alfi♂♀A thousand
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
Famous people named Alek
- Alek Mappaliey
- Alek Ribut Riyana · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Alek
What is the meaning of Alek?
Alek means defender of humankind. Possibly a short form of Aleksander or Alexander. The source name is Greek Alexandros, combining elements meaning 'defend' and 'man or human'.
Is Alek a boy’s name?
Yes, Alek is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Alek?
Alek is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Alek have?
Alek has 2 syllables (A-lek) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alek?
Alek ranks #3,162 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alek?
Some ideas: Alek Prasetio Tegar; Alek Sugihartono Nofrizal; Alek Ganang.
Famous people named Alek?
Notable people named Alek include Alek Mappaliey, Alek Ribut Riyana.
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