Alec vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Richard mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Richard boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.