Alec vs Dakari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

African African American American

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Alec Rank #880

Dakari Rank #795

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Dakari more popular?

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dakari mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Alec and Dakari boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.