Chris vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Chris Rank #651

Alec Rank #880

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Chris or Alec more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Chris and Alec mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Chris and Alec boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.