Conner vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Conner Rank #785

Alec Rank #880

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Conner or Alec more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Conner and Alec mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Conner and Alec boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.