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Alexis vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexis

Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#485
Total SSA Count
636
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alexis Rank #485
Alec Rank #880

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #880 for Alec.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexis or Alec more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alexis and Alec mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alexis and Alec boy or girl names?

Alexis is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.

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