Quentin vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quentin

Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Quentin Rank #789

Alec Rank #880

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Quentin or Alec more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Quentin and Alec mean?

Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Quentin and Alec boy or girl names?

Quentin is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.