Campbell vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Campbell Rank #924

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #924 for Campbell.

Is Campbell or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Campbell at #924 in the United States.

What do Campbell and Alec mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Campbell and Alec boy or girl names?

Campbell is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.