Alec vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Alec Rank #880

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Roger mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Alec and Roger boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.