Alec vs Bronson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,038 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the brown-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Bronson Rank #1,038

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1038 for Bronson.

Is Alec or Bronson more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Bronson at #1038 in the United States.

What do Alec and Bronson mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Bronson means "son of the brown-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Bronson boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Bronson is primarily a boy name.