Heath vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Heath Rank #852

Alec Rank #880

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Heath or Alec more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Heath and Alec mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Heath and Alec boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.