Alec vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

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Alec Rank #880

Case Rank #723

Case is more popular, ranked #723 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Case more popular?

Case is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Case mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Alec and Case boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.