Alec vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Ben Rank #802

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Ben more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ben mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Ben boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.