Aden vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aden Rank #1,001

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1001 for Aden.

Is Aden or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Aden at #1001 in the United States.

What do Aden and Alec mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aden and Alec boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.