Rohan vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rohan

Boy #842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sandalwood tree"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Rohan Rank #842

Alec Rank #880

Rohan is more popular, ranked #842 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Rohan or Alec more popular?

Rohan is more popular, ranked #842 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Rohan and Alec mean?

Rohan means "sandalwood tree" (Sanskrit origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Rohan and Alec boy or girl names?

Rohan is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.