The nameAlec
Alec is a Scottish nickname for Alexander, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and anêr, "man".
Origin
Scottish, through Alexander.
History
Found in France since the 1920s, Alec has risen since the 2000s and reached its highest level there in the early 2020s.
Famous people named Alec
- Alec Guinness, British actor
Popularity of the name Alec
Alec in France
Alec was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 625 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Alec. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Alec in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 90 births a year.
Variants and related names
Alec in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alec mean?
Like Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and anêr, "man".
What is the origin of the name Alec?
Scottish, through Alexander.
Is Alec a girl's or a boy's name?
Alec is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Alec?
Variants and related names of Alec include Alexander.
Who are famous people named Alec?
Alec Guinness, British actor.