Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek, of Scottish origin.
Alec is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, a Scottish diminutive of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros meaning "defender of the people." It carries all the strength of Alexander in a single, punchy syllable.
With nearly 55,000 U.S. births recorded, Alec has been a genuine American name for generations. Alec Baldwin brought the name tremendous visibility through his acting career and his recurring Saturday Night Live portrayal of Donald Trump. It strikes a perfect balance of formal authority and approachable friendliness.