Alec vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Alec Rank #880

Curtis Rank #929

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Alec or Curtis more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Alec and Curtis mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Alec and Curtis boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.