Allan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Allan Rank #854

Alec Rank #880

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Allan or Alec more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Allan and Alec mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Allan and Alec boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.