Alec vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Alec Rank #880

Adolf Rank #26,599

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

Is Alec or Adolf more popular?

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

What do Alec and Adolf mean?

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

Are Alec and Adolf boy or girl names?

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