Aleko Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEH-koh /əˈlɛkoʊ/
Origin: 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.
Famous people named Aleko
In this section, you will find notable people named Aleko. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Aleko who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Aleko Konstantinov — Bulgarian writer.
Aleko K. — notable figure in Bulgarian history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aleko was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Aleko has ranked as high as #22465 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)
The name Aleko is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Aleko was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Aleko.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Aleko
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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