Alec vs Dexter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

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Alec Rank #880

Dexter Rank #722

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Dexter more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dexter mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin).

Are Alec and Dexter boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dexter is primarily a boy name.