Aleš – Name Meaning
Aleš is a Czech and Slovak masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Alexander. It is also used as a surname in some countries. The meaning of Aleš is “defender of men” or “protector of mankind”.
Origin and History
The name Aleš is derived from the Greek name Alexander, which comes from the Greek words “alexo” (to defend) and “aner” (man). The name was popularized by Alexander the Great, who was one of the most successful military commanders in history. In Czech and Slovak, the name is pronounced ah-lesh.
The name has been popular in Central Europe since the Middle Ages. It was especially popular during the 19th century when it was adopted by many families as a first or middle name for their sons. It has remained popular ever since.
Popularity
Aleš is a very popular name in Czech Republic and Slovakia. According to data from 2018, it was the 11th most popular male name in Czech Republic and the 8th most popular male name in Slovakia. It is also quite common in other Slavic countries such as Poland, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.
Famous People Named Aleš
There are many famous people with the name Aleš, including:
- Aleš Hemský – Czech ice hockey player
- Aleš Kotalík – Slovak ice hockey player
- Aleš Česnek – Slovenian footballer
- Aleš Šteger – Slovenian poet and writer
- Aleš Valášek – Czech politician
Variations of the Name
The variations of Aleš include: Alex, Aleksandar, Aleksander, Alessandro, Alix, Oleksandr.
