Alec vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Alec Rank #880

Brendan Rank #1,013

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Alec or Brendan more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Alec and Brendan mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Alec and Brendan boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.