Alec vs Lance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Lance mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Alec and Lance boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.