Alec vs Castiel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #817 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"speed of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American Jewish Christian

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Alec Rank #880

Castiel Rank #817

Castiel is more popular, ranked #817 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Castiel more popular?

Castiel is more popular, ranked #817 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Castiel mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Castiel means "speed of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Castiel boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Castiel is primarily a boy name.