Alec vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Evander mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Evander boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.