Alec vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Alec Rank #880

Robin Rank #809

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Robin mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Robin boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.