Alec vs Lachlan

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 #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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Alec Rank #880

Lachlan Rank #692

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Lachlan more popular?

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Lachlan mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Lachlan boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Lachlan is primarily a boy name.