Byron vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Byron Rank #884

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Alec mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Byron and Alec boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.