Leighton vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Leighton Rank #1,040

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Alec mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Leighton and Alec boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.