Jon vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jon Rank #893

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Alec mean?

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

Are Jon and Alec boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.