Alec vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Jon Rank #893

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Alec or Jon more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Alec and Jon mean?

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

Are Alec and Jon boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.