Alec vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Alec Rank #880

Van Rank #909

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #909 for Van.

Is Alec or Van more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Alec and Van mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Alec and Van boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.