Alec vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Chinese Maori

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Alec Rank #880

Ao Rank #14,516

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Alec or Ao more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ao mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Alec and Ao boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.