Boden vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boden Rank #818

Alec Rank #880

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Boden or Alec more popular?

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Boden and Alec mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Boden and Alec boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.