Alec vs Harley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Harley Rank #1,020

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1020 for Harley.

Is Alec or Harley more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Alec and Harley mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Harley boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.