Alec vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Elisha mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Elisha boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.