Emery vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emery

Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Emery Rank #825

Alec Rank #880

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Emery or Alec more popular?

Emery is more popular, ranked #825 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Emery and Alec mean?

Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Emery and Alec boy or girl names?

Emery is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.