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Ales

“Ales is a Slavic diminutive form of Aleksei/Alexei, derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" from the roots "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man).”

Czech · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,470
TrendVintage
Peak year1987
Syllables2
OriginCzech
LanguageCzech
CultureCzech, Slovak, Slovene
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters4
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#95

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ales

Ales is a Slavic diminutive form of Aleksei/Alexei, derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" from the roots "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man).

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Etymology

Ales is a Slavic diminutive form of Aleksei/Alexei, derived from the Greek name Alexander, meaning "defender of men" from the roots "alexein" (to defend) and "andros" (man). The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russia, Belarus, and other Eastern European countries, with historical prominence in Orthodox Christian tradition.

Ales currently ranks #5,470 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.

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