Alec vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Darwin Rank #841

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Darwin more popular?

Darwin is more popular, ranked #841 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Darwin mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Darwin boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.