Alec vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dennis mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Dennis boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.