Alec
Alec began as a short form of Alexander, from the Greek "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man). Alec Guinness (1914-2000), the British actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy and won the Oscar for "The Bridge on the River Kwai" (1957), is the most famous bearer. The single syllable is direct, and the "c" ending gives it sharpness. Alec is a male name of Greek origin that means "Defender of men (short form of Alexander)". Brisk, classic, and friendly. The name sounds direct. Alecs tend to be capable. US top 500 most years. Well-known people named Alec include Alec Guinness (actor), Alec Baldwin (actor), Alec (short form of Alexander). Common variations and related forms of Alec include Alexander (full form), Aleck (variant), Alek (variant), Alex (related).