Alec vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Jerry mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Jerry boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.