Dennis vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

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Dennis Rank #708

Alec Rank #880

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Dennis or Alec more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Alec mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Dennis and Alec boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.