Larry vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Larry Rank #1,070

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Larry or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Larry and Alec mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Larry and Alec boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.