Alec vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Harold Rank #991

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Alec or Harold more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Alec and Harold mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Harold boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.