Nelson vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Nelson Rank #778

Alec Rank #880

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Nelson or Alec more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Alec mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Nelson and Alec boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.