Darian vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darian

Boy #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Darian Rank #903

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Darian or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Darian and Alec mean?

Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Darian and Alec boy or girl names?

Darian is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.