Alec vs Foster

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Foster Rank #1,077

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Alec or Foster more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Alec and Foster mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Foster boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.