Alec vs Emmitt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Emmitt mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.