Adolf vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Alec mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Adolf and Alec boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.