Alec vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Alec Rank #880

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Anders mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Alec and Anders boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.