Harley vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harley

Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Harley Rank #1,020

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1020 for Harley.

Is Harley or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Harley and Alec mean?

Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Harley and Alec boy or girl names?

Harley is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.