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A boy's name of Celtic and Greek origin. Alec was most popular in 1995 and is currently ranked #390 among the U.S. boys' names. Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind. History: Alexander the Great was the conqueror of the civilized world.
U.S. popularity statistics:
| Peak year: | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Rank in 2008: | 390 |
| 3-year trend: |  31% |
Frequency per 1 million babies:
