Alec vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Alec Rank #880

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Darius mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Alec and Darius boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.