Alec vs Vance

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Vance Rank #996

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Alec or Vance more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Alec and Vance mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Vance boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.