Lachlan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lachlan

Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Lachlan Rank #692

Alec Rank #880

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Lachlan or Alec more popular?

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Lachlan and Alec mean?

Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Lachlan and Alec boy or girl names?

Lachlan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.