Alec vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Abner mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Abner boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.