Alec
Meaning of Alec
Alec began life as a Scottish pet-form of the Greek Alexander, “defender of mankind,” and has since claimed full first-name status with its brisk, two-syllable confidence. In the United States, it climbed steadily through the late 20th century, peaking just inside the Top 150 around 2000, then retreating to a comfortable middle distance—recently settling near rank 650—making it familiar yet far from overbooked on kindergarten rosters. Cultural references are politely varied: the gravitas of Sir Alec Guinness, the outspoken humor of Alec Baldwin, and a scattering of literary Alecs that keep the name circulating without oversaturation. Compact, easily pronounced, and free of ornamental letters, Alec delivers the essential virtue of Alexander in a leaner package, projecting a quiet resolve that feels both traditional and refreshingly unfussy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AL-ik (/ˈælɪk/)
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Notable People Named Alec
| Alec Baldwin - Alexander Rae Baldwin III is an acclaimed American actor and producer with multiple Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Awards. |
| Sir Alec Guinness was an acclaimed English actor, celebrated as the most noted performer in the BFI's top British films and a winner of major awards including an Oscar and a knighthood. |
| Alec Bohm is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. |
| Alec Soth is an American photographer celebrated for his evocative large-scale projects that capture the hauntingly banal and dreamlike essence of the Midwest through images of loners and strangers. |
| Sir Alec John Jeffreys is a British geneticist who pioneered genetic fingerprinting and DNA profiling, now used globally in forensic science for crime-solving and legal disputes. |
| Alec Shane Benjamin is an American singer-songwriter whose 2018 hit "Let Me Down Slowly" reached the top 40 in over 25 countries. |
| Alec Ross is an American author, technology policy analyst, and educator. |
| Alec Martinez is a three-time Stanley Cup champion who scored overtime goals to win both the Western Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals in 2014. |
| Alec Burleson is an American professional baseball player who serves as a first baseman and outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB. |
| Alec Linwood - Alexander Bryce Linwood was a Scottish footballer who played for several clubs and the Scotland national team. |
| English footballer Alec Jackson made over 300 appearances as a winger for West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, and Walsall. |
| Alec Brady - Alexander Brady, a Scottish inside forward, was celebrated as one of the best forwards of his time. |
| Alec Christopher Kessler played basketball for the University of Georgia and professionally for the Miami Heat and in Italy before becoming an orthopedic surgeon. |
| Alec Newman - Mark Alexander Newman is a Scottish actor best known for his role as Paul Atreides in the Dune miniseries and for winning a BAFTA for his lead performance in Still Wakes the Deep. |
| Alec Ross - Alexander Ross was a Scottish professional golfer. |
