Alec vs Trey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

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Alec Rank #880

Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Trey mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Alec and Trey boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.