Alek is of Greek origin and means 'defender of mankind'. It is derived from the Greek word 'alexikakos', which is a combination of 'alexo' meaning 'to defend' and 'kakon' meaning 'evil'. Alek was originally a nickname for Alexius, but it has since become recognized as an independent given name. In some Slavic cultures, Alek is also associated with the Russian name Alexander. Alek is not particularly popular in English-speaking countries, but it can be found occasionally. It is more commonly used in Russia and other Eastern European countries.
The name Alek experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and dips in others. The highest number of births occurred in recent years, particularly in 2007, 2009, 2014, and 2019 with totals of 8, 7, 7, and 6 respectively. Conversely, there were fewer than six births per year from 1992 to 2002. Overall, Alek has seen a total of 86 births since 1992.