Boaz vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boaz

Boy #1,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"in him there is strength"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boaz Rank #1,017

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1017 for Boaz.

Is Boaz or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Boaz at #1017 in the United States.

What do Boaz and Alec mean?

Boaz means "in him there is strength" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Boaz and Alec boy or girl names?

Boaz is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.