Alec vs Arnab

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

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Arnab Rank #26,572

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Arnab more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Alec and Arnab mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alec and Arnab boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.

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