Alec vs Keith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

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Alec Rank #880

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Keith mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Alec and Keith boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.