Brett vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Brett Rank #1,061

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Alec mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Brett and Alec boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.