Alec vs Boaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Boaz Rank #1,017

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Is Alec or Boaz more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Alec and Boaz mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Boaz boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Boaz is primarily a boy name.