Richard vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Alec Rank #880

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Richard or Alec more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alec mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Alec boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.