Alec vs Aries

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #701 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the ram"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Aries Rank #701

Aries is more popular, ranked #701 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Aries more popular?

Aries is more popular, ranked #701 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Aries mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Aries means "the ram" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Aries boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Aries is primarily a boy name.