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Alec name meaning
First Name
53k
in the U.S.
since 1880
53k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
124
in the U.S.
in 2010
124
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Alec mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Alec
User Submitted Origins
English
32%
Scottish
28%
Greek
27%
Hebrew
4%
African
3%
Japanese
3%
Indian (Sanskrit)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Utah, U.S., the name Alec is of Greek origin and means "Protecter of men and defender of mankind".
- A submission from Canada says the name Alec means "Protector of man; defender of mankind" and is of Greek origin.
- According to 4 people from the United Kingdom and the United States, the name Alec is of Hebrew / Japanese origin and means "Defender of mankind".
- According to 2 people from the United States and Kenya, the name Alec is of African origin and means "Defending men".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Alec means "The Name Alec Means Defending men".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Alec means "Old man".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Alec is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "A male given name, form of Alexander".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish origin.
Notable Persons Named Alec
Notable Persons Named Alec
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin is an actor, comedian, producer, and television producer. He was most prominent from 1980 to present. Alec was given the name Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3rd, 1958 in Amityville, New York.
Alec Guinness
Alec Guinness was an actor. He has been prominent since 1934. Alec was given the name Alec Guinness de Cuffe on April 2nd, 1914 in Paddington, London, England. He breathed his last breath on August 5th, 2000.
Sir Alec Jeffreys
Sir Alec Jeffreys is a scientist in the field of genetics. Alec was given the name Alec John Jeffreys on January 9th, 1950 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
Alec Wildenstein
Alec Wildenstein was an art dealer, racehorse owner, and breeder. Alec was given the name Alec Nathan Wildenstein by his parent Daniel Wildenstein on August 5th, 1940 in Marseille. He left this life on February 18th, 2008.
Alec Newman
Alec Newman is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1991 to present. Alec was given the name Mark Newman on November 27th, 1974 in Glasgow.
Alec John Such
Alec John Such is a hard rock, glam metal, and heavy metal music musician. Their most notable accomplishments were from 1983 to 2001. Alec was given the name Alexander John Such on November 14th, 1951 in Yonkers, New York.
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- Alec RossDistinguished Visiting Fellow
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alec
Notable Persons With the Last Name Alec
Wendy Alec
Rory Alec
Rory Alec is a record producer and music producer. Rory was born in Rustenburg.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Alec | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 38.71% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 0.00% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.74% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 13.71% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Alec
People with the last name Alec are most frequently White, American Indian and Alaska Native, or Hispanic or Latino