Beck vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beck

Boy #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Beck Rank #1,005

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1005 for Beck.

Is Beck or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Beck at #1005 in the United States.

What do Beck and Alec mean?

Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Beck and Alec boy or girl names?

Beck is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.