Jefferson vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jefferson Rank #711

Alec Rank #880

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Jefferson or Alec more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Alec mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jefferson and Alec boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.