Alec
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Popularity
#878
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
55,253
Peak Year
#3,457 in 1995
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Alec is a short form of Alexander, a Greek name meaning 'defending warrior' or 'protector of mankind'.
Numerology
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Alec Baldwin
American actor known for film and TV
Alec Guinness
English actor famous for Star Wars
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