Alec Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alec Name at a Glance

Name	Alec
Meaning	Originally a diminutive of Alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, Alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of British actor Sir Alec Guinness.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alec Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alec means “Originally a diminutive of Alexander, now frequently used as an independent name, Alec became very popular in the middle of the 20th century because of British actor Sir Alec Guinness”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alec Name Origin

Our database records Alec under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alec a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alec is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alec

When considering Alec for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.