Alec vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Alec Rank #880

Billy Rank #1,051

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Alec or Billy more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Alec and Billy mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Alec and Billy boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.