Robin vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Alec Rank #880

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Robin or Alec more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Robin and Alec mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Robin and Alec boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.