Duane vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Duane Rank #2,090

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Duane or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Alek mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Duane and Alek boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.