Mike vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mike Rank #1,011

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Alec mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mike and Alec boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.