Alec vs Chong

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

✓ All Clear

Alec Rank #880

Chong Rank #31,507

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #31507 for Chong.

Is Alec or Chong more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Alec and Chong mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Alec and Chong boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.