Alec vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Alec Rank #880

Sven Rank #2,624

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Alec or Sven more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Alec and Sven mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Alec and Sven boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.