Alec vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Mike Rank #1,011

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Alec or Mike more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Alec and Mike mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Mike boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.