Harlem vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Harlem Rank #1,015

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Harlem or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Alec mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Harlem and Alec boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.