Alec vs Darian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

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Alec Rank #880

Darian Rank #903

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Alec or Darian more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Alec and Darian mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Alec and Darian boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Darian is primarily a boy name.