Alfred vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alfred Rank #839

Alec Rank #880

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alfred or Alec more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Alec mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alfred and Alec boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.