Alec vs Teddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Alec Rank #880

Teddy Rank #898

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Alec or Teddy more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Alec and Teddy mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Teddy boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.