Alec vs Zeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,073
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Zeus Rank #1,073

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1073 for Zeus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Zeus more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Zeus at #1073 in the United States.

What do Alec and Zeus mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin).

Are Alec and Zeus boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Zeus is primarily a boy name.

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