Alec vs Quentin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Quentin mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Quentin boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.