Joan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Joan Rank #1,014

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Alec mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Joan and Alec boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.