Alec vs Rohan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sandalwood tree"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Alec Rank #880

Rohan Rank #842

Rohan is more popular, ranked #842 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Rohan more popular?

Rohan is more popular, ranked #842 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Rohan mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rohan means "sandalwood tree" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Alec and Rohan boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Rohan is primarily a boy name.