Alec vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Mathew Rank #941

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Alec or Mathew more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Alec and Mathew mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Mathew boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.