Alec vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Alec Rank #880

Darren Rank #955

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Alec or Darren more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Alec and Darren mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Darren boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.