Alec vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Alec Rank #880

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Edison mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Alec and Edison boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.