Alec

Boy

Origin: Greek · Scottish Gaelic

Meaning

“defender of men”

Source

Cultural Notes

Scottish short form of Alexander, also used as a standalone name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1990s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Alec

  • Alec Baldwin
  • Alec Guinness

Variants & Spellings

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