Aleko Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEH-koh / əˈlɛkoʊ

Greek; Slavic

Meaning

defender of mankind (Greek); a diminutive of Alexander (Slavic)

Historical & Cultural Background

In Greek, Aleko is derived from Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind,' and has historical significance due to its association with Alexander the Great. In Slavic cultures, Aleko serves as a diminutive form of Alexander, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar names from longer ones.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Aleks
  • Alex
  • Alek
  • Alik

International Variants

  • Aleksandr (Russian)
  • Alejandro (Spanish)
  • Alessandro (Italian)

Famous people named Aleko

Aleko Konstantinov — Bulgarian writer.

Aleko K. — notable figure in Bulgarian history.

Fictional characters named Aleko

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Sibling Suggestions

AlexanderAlexisAlinaAlessiaAlexaAleksei

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aleko was first seen in the United States in 2024. Aleko has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Aleko has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aleko

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20246