Alec vs Kellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic 'caol'

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Alec Rank #880

Kellen Rank #1,031

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1031 for Kellen.

Is Alec or Kellen more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Kellen at #1031 in the United States.

What do Alec and Kellen mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kellen means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic 'caol' origin).

Are Alec and Kellen boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Kellen is primarily a boy name.