Alec vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Ray mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Ray boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.