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Otis vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Scott Keanu Clay Westin
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Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Otis Rank #733
Alec Rank #880

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 vs #880 for Alec.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otis or Alec more popular?

Otis is more popular, ranked #733 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Otis and Alec mean?

Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Otis and Alec boy or girl names?

Otis is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.

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