Elek is a given name. Notable people with the given name include:

Elek Bacsik (1926–1993), Hungarian-born American jazz guitarist and violinist Elek Imredy (1912–1994), Hungarian sculptor Elek Köblös (1887–1938), Hungarian and Romanian political leader Elek Nyilas (born 1969), Hungarian football player Elek Schwartz (1908–2000), Romanian football player Elek Straub (born 1944), Hungarian engineer, consultant, investor, philanthropist and businessman

See also Elek (surname)