Alec vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

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Alec Rank #880

Ber Rank #35,726

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #35726 for Ber.

Is Alec or Ber more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ber mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Ber boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.