US Popularity:17589
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Hungarian
Meaning:To defend, to keep off, to help; Defender of mankind
Elek is the Hungarian form of the Greek names Alex, Alexius, and Alexis. Rooted in the Ancient Greek aléxo, Elek carries meanings like "to keep off," "to help," or "to defend." This masculine name is also linked to Alexander, which appears across many cultures and languages, ultimately meaning "defender of mankind" from the Greek aléxo and aner. With a name like Elek, you can count on your little one to lend a helping hand—from everyday projects to bravely standing up for those who need a bit of support!

How Popular Is The Name Elek?

U.S. Births

Overall:Elek is currently #17589 in U.S. births
Boy:Elek is currently #8406 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#8406
in 2023
+ 1693
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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