Alec vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Alec Rank #880

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Madden mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alec and Madden boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.