Alec vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Harry mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Harry boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.