Mitchell vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mitchell

Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mitchell Rank #906

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #906 for Mitchell.

Is Mitchell or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Alec mean?

Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mitchell and Alec boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.