Loyal vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Loyal Rank #879

Alec Rank #880

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Loyal or Alec more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Alec mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Loyal and Alec boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.