Alec vs Keaton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Keaton Rank #844

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Keaton more popular?

Keaton is more popular, ranked #844 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Keaton mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Keaton boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.