Jones vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Jones Rank #849

Alec Rank #880

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Jones or Alec more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Jones and Alec mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Jones and Alec boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.