Alec vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Derrick mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Derrick boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.