Alec vs Conner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Alec Rank #880

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Conner mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alec and Conner boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.