Alec vs Stanley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Stanley Rank #877

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Stanley more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Stanley mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Stanley boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.