Alec vs Rene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Rene Rank #993

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #993 for Rene.

Is Alec or Rene more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Alec and Rene mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Rene boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.