Stanley vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stanley

Boy #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Stanley Rank #877

Alec Rank #880

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Stanley or Alec more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Stanley and Alec mean?

Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Stanley and Alec boy or girl names?

Stanley is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.