Amos vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Amos Rank #699

Alec Rank #880

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Amos or Alec more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Amos and Alec mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Amos and Alec boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.