Alec vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Alec Rank #880

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Rey mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Alec and Rey boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.