Alec vs Lochlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

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Alec Rank #880

Lochlan Rank #774

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Lochlan more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Lochlan mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.