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Alec

"Defender of humankind. A short form of Alexander."

24387 Popularity
#59818 Ranking
Origin Scottish
Characters 4
Pronunciation AL ek
Lucky Number 3
Syllables2
First LetterA

What does Alec mean?

The name Alec is commonly a male name from the "Scottish" origin that means "Defender of humankind. A short form of Alexander.".

Meaning of Alec

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Alec is AL ek.

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Numerology of Alec

Lucky Number3
3s have a great sense of humor and always make you laugh when the mood is low. They can see life in a favorable light, which means that they will find something funny about anything that happens around them!

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The name Alec means "Defender of humankind. A short form of Alexander.". Explore other names with related meanings:

Defender Form Short

Quick Facts

NameAlec
GenderMale
MeaningDefender of humankind. A short form of Alexander.
OriginScottish
First LetterA
Characters4
PronunciationAL ek
Syllables2
Lucky Number3
Popularity24387
Ranking#59818

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Defender Form Short