Elek Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEH-lek / /ˈɛlɛk/Greek; Hungarian
Meaning
defender of mankind (Greek); chosen (Hungarian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Elek is derived from 'Alexandros', meaning 'defender of mankind', often associated with historical figures like Alexander the Great. In Hungarian, it is a variant of 'Elek', which means 'chosen', reflecting cultural significance in naming traditions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Elekos
- Elek
- Aleks
International Variants
- Elek (Hungarian)
- Aleks (Slavic)
- Alex (English)
Famous people named Elek
Elek Bacsik — jazz guitarist.
Elek Szilágyi — Hungarian politician.
Fictional characters named Elek
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elek was first seen in the United States in 1996. Elek has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Elek has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elek (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |