Alec vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Alec Rank #880

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Bear mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Alec and Bear boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.