Alec vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Alec Rank #880

Wren Rank #1,027

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Alec or Wren more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Alec and Wren mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Alec and Wren boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.