Alec vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

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Alec Rank #880

Leroy Rank #864

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Leroy more popular?

Leroy is more popular, ranked #864 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Leroy mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Alec and Leroy boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.