Alec vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Emory Rank #886

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Alec or Emory more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Alec and Emory mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Emory boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.