Elec
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- Name
- Elec
- Gender
- Boy name
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Elec is an American variant of the name Alec, which is considered a short and pet form of Alexander. The meaning of the name is 'the defender of men', 'the protector of men', and 'the defender'.
What does the name Elec mean?
Elec represents an American variation of Alec, which is a short and pet form of Alexander. The translation of the name means 'the defender of men', 'the protector of men', and 'the defender'. In colloquial language, it is sometimes referred to as 'defender of humanity'. Its roots can be found in the ancient Greek terms aléxein (ἀλέξειν), meaning 'to ward off', 'to protect', or 'to defend', as well as anēr (ἀνήρ), meaning 'the man' or 'the human'. Other variants include Alecc, Alick, Aleck, Alek, and Alex.
Where does the name Elec come from?
The name Elec has ancient Greek roots and carries the meaning 'the defender of men'.
How do you pronounce Elec?
Elec is pronounced like 'Elek'.
When is the name day of Elec?
The name day for Elec is celebrated on May 3 and July 10.
Popularity
In Germany, Elec is a rare first name. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 1998, reaching 8,479th place in the US name charts. From 1930 to 2024, Elec was used as a first name in the USA fewer than 10 times, earning it the 6,510th place. In the last ten years, no child has been given this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Elec
What is the origin of the name Elec?
The name Elec has ancient Greek roots and derives from the terms aléxein, meaning 'to ward off', 'to protect', or 'to defend', and anēr, meaning 'the man' or 'the human'.
What does the name Elec mean?
Elec means 'the defender of men' or 'the protector of men' and is sometimes interpreted as 'defender of humanity'.
How popular is the name Elec?
The name Elec is common in American and English-speaking regions, but not as frequent as its variants like Alexander or Alec.