Alec vs Kolson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Alec Rank #880

Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Kolson mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Alec and Kolson boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.