Alec vs Axel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

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Alec Rank #880

Axel Rank #78

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Axel more popular?

Axel is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Axel mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin).

Are Alec and Axel boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Axel is primarily a boy name.