Alec vs Benny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Benny Rank #892

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Alec or Benny more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Alec and Benny mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Benny boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.