Alec

Meaning defender of mankind, protector
Origin Greek
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Al-ec

About Alec

Strong, straightforward, and timelessly masculine, Alec presents itself with no-nonsense confidence. This name doesn't try too hard or demand attention; it simply exists with assured presence. Across decades and generations, Alec has maintained steady appeal without succumbing to trendy fluctuations. The single syllable followed by a crisp ending creates a name that's both soft and firm simultaneously. Teachers remember it easily, future colleagues pronounce it correctly, and childhood friends shorten it naturally. There's an athletic quality to Alec, suggesting capability and reliability. Whether your son becomes an artist, engineer, teacher, or entrepreneur, this name adapts effortlessly to any path he chooses. Parents selecting Alec demonstrate appreciation for classic choices that never feel outdated or overly traditional.

Variations of Name Alec

Alex
Alexander
Alejandro
Alessandro
Alexis
Alecander

Nicknames for Alec

Al
Lex
Ally
Lexy
Allie
Alec

Famous People Named Alec

Alec GuinnessBritish actor
Alec BenjaminAmerican singer-songwriter
Alec JeffreysBritish geneticist
Alec MartinezAmerican ice hockey player
Alec BaldwinAmerican actor
Alec StewartEnglish cricketer
Alec John SuchAmerican musician
Alec RossAmerican author and entrepreneur
Alec BradleyAmerican entrepreneur
Alec IssigonisBritish car designer
Alec McCowenEnglish actor
Alec ShelbrookeBritish politician
Alec CampbellAustralian soldier
Alec Douglas-HomeBritish Prime Minister
Alec WaughBritish novelist
Alec UtgoffRussian actor
Alec NewmanScottish actor
Alec BurksAmerican basketball player

Characters Named Alec

Alec LightwoodThe Mortal Instruments series
Alec TrevelyanJames Bond franchise
Alec HardisonLeverage
Alec RyderMass Effect video game series
Alec HollandSwamp Thing
Alec VolturiTwilight series
Alec RamsayThe Black Stallion series
Alec SadlerContinuum
Alec McDowellDark Angel
Alec GilroyCoronation Street

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Aryan
Alaric
Arthur
Angel
Aden
Alden
Aron
Abdullah
Ashton
Aiden