Brock vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brock

Boy #707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brook, small stream"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#707
Total SSA Count
378
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brock Rank #707
Alec Rank #880

Brock is more popular, ranked #707 vs #880 for Alec.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brock or Alec more popular?

Brock is more popular, ranked #707 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Brock and Alec mean?

Brock means "brook, small stream" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Brock and Alec boy or girl names?

Brock is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.

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