Alec vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Layne mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Layne boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.