Adler vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adler

Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

German Jewish American Austrian

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Adler Rank #965

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #965 for Adler.

Is Adler or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Adler at #965 in the United States.

What do Adler and Alec mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Adler and Alec boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.