Langston vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Langston Rank #912

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Alec mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Langston and Alec boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.