Alec vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Alec Rank #880

Joan Rank #1,014

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Alec or Joan more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Alec and Joan mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Joan boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.