Alec vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Chris mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Chris boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.