Alex vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Alec Rank #880

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alex or Alec more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alex and Alec mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Alec boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.