Alec vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Aiko Rank #10,540

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Aiko more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Alec and Aiko mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Alec and Aiko boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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