Boy name
Alec name meaning
“defender of people”
Alec means “defender of people” and is an English short form of Alexander. Its Greek source, Alexandros, combines elements referring to defending and to people or men. It is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Actor Alec Guinness gives the name a concrete association with cinema history.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #2,086
What does Alec mean?
Defender of people
In Turkish: insanları savunan, koruyan
Alec carries the protective meaning of Alexander in a shortened form. It is related to Alex, although its final consonant and spelling differ. Turkish İskender also descends from the same ancient name, linking these outwardly different forms within one family.
Origin of the name Alec
Alec is an English short form of Alexander. The Greek source Alexandros combines elements meaning ‘to defend’ and ‘man’.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Alec in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | A · Al |
How to pronounce Alec
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aled͡ʒ/ |
Is Alec a boy’s name?
Yes, Alec is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Alec does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Alec
Famous people named Alec
- Alec Koçoğlu · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Alec
What is the meaning of Alec?
Alec means “defender of people”. Alec is an English short form of Alexander. The Greek source Alexandros combines elements meaning ‘to defend’ and ‘man’.
Is Alec a boy’s name?
Yes, Alec is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Alec in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Alec nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Alec?
Alec is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Alec have?
Alec has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alec?
Alec does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Alec?
Notable people named Alec include Alec Koçoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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