Alec vs Kylen

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 #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Alec Rank #880

Kylen Rank #922

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Alec or Kylen more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Alec and Kylen mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Kylen boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.