Alec vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Byron Rank #884

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Alec or Byron more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Alec and Byron mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Byron boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.