Benny vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Benny Rank #892

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Alec mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Benny and Alec boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.