Alec

Alec Meaning & Origin

About Alec
The name Alec is a variant of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." It is a strong and masculine name that conveys qualities of bravery, leadership, and a sense of responsibility towards others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alec are male.

Alec Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -11.28% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈælɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alec in Braille

Here's how to represent Alec in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alec in braille

How to Spell the Name Alec in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alec using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alec in sign language

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