Alec vs Zev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alec Rank #880

Zev Rank #908

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Alec or Zev more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Alec and Zev mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alec and Zev boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Zev is primarily a boy name.