Brendan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Brendan Rank #1,013

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Brendan or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Alec mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Brendan and Alec boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.