Alec vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Heath mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Heath boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.