Alec vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Lex Rank #2,214

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Alec or Lex more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Alec and Lex mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Lex boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.