Alec vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Alec Rank #880

Gordon Rank #1,090

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Alec or Gordon more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Alec and Gordon mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Alec and Gordon boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.