Kyren vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyren

Boy #814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-haired"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Kyren Rank #814

Alec Rank #880

Kyren is more popular, ranked #814 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Kyren or Alec more popular?

Kyren is more popular, ranked #814 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Kyren and Alec mean?

Kyren means "dark, dark-haired" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Kyren and Alec boy or girl names?

Kyren is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.