Alec vs Quinton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #837 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Quinton Rank #837

Quinton is more popular, ranked #837 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Quinton more popular?

Quinton is more popular, ranked #837 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Quinton mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Quinton means "fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Quinton boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Quinton is primarily a boy name.