Alec vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Alec Rank #880

Langston Rank #912

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Alec or Langston more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Alec and Langston mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Langston boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.