Alec vs Rex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Rex mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Rex boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.