Alec vs Beaux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

American French

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Alec Rank #880

Beaux Rank #1,009

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1009 for Beaux.

Is Alec or Beaux more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Beaux at #1009 in the United States.

What do Alec and Beaux mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin).

Are Alec and Beaux boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Beaux is primarily a boy name.