Alec vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Alec Rank #880

Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Conor mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alec and Conor boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.