Alvin vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alvin Rank #792

Alec Rank #880

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alvin or Alec more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Alec mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alvin and Alec boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.