Alec vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Emery Rank #825

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Emery more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Emery mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Emery boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.