Grey vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Grey Rank #878

Alec Rank #880

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Grey or Alec more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Grey and Alec mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Grey and Alec boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.