Alec vs Cayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer (via Jason)"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Cayson Rank #764

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Cayson more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Cayson mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Cayson boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Cayson is primarily a boy name.