Alec vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Alec Rank #880

Dash Rank #969

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Alec or Dash more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dash mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Alec and Dash boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.