Alec - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alec \a-l

is of English and Scottish origin. Short form of Alexander.

Alec has 1 variant form: Alick.

For more information, see also the related name Alex.

Baby names that sound like Alec are Alek, Aleck, Aleco and Alic.

Alec is a somewhat common first name for men (#930 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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