Alec vs Dane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Dane Rank #882

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Alec or Dane more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dane mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Dane boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.