Harry vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Alec Rank #880

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Harry or Alec more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Harry and Alec mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Harry and Alec boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.