Roger vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Roger Rank #750

Alec Rank #880

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Roger or Alec more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Roger and Alec mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Roger and Alec boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.