Alec vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Lee mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Alec and Lee boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.