Alec

Meaning: Its source is Alexandros, a Greek name meaning "Protector of men."

Languages: This boy's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Alexander

Popularity: The name Alec ranked 195th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 930th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name first made its appearance on state popularity lists of the 1990s, and has been trending upward in usage ever since.

Narrative: This was originally a by-name of the Greek goddess Hera.

It was popularized as a personal name by the ancient Macedonian leader Alexander the Great. In the course of conquering much of the known world, from Egypt to India, Alexander also gave his name to numerous cities.

Stage and Screen

Alec Guinness (born 1914)
British actor.
- 1964 Tony Award winner for his performance in Dylan (see list of Tony winners for Best Actor in a Play)
- 1957 Academy Award winner for his performance in The Bridge on the River Kwai (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actor)
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)
Alec McIntyre
Fictional character.
- Character on the soap opera ''''All My Children'''' (see list of Characters on ''All My Children'')
Alec Templeton (born 1910, died 1963)
Blind Welsh-born American pianist who hosted his own radio show.
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio (see list of Radio Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)