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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Man's defender; Defender of mankind

Aleco is a masculine name that acts as a variant of Alec or Alex. Coming from the Greek Alexander, it can translate to “man’s defender” or “defender of mankind.” History-lovers may immediately think of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedon and a long-standing symbol of heroism and victory. If you can already sense a little warrior in your bundle of joy, Aleco can make for a great choice.