Alec vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Alec Rank #880

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Alec or Ferrin more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ferrin mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.