Lochlan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Lochlan Rank #774

Alec Rank #880

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Lochlan or Alec more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Lochlan and Alec mean?

Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Lochlan and Alec boy or girl names?

Lochlan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.