Alec vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Eugene mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Eugene boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.