Alec vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Jefferson mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.