Trey vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trey

Boy #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Trey Rank #790

Alec Rank #880

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Trey or Alec more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Trey and Alec mean?

Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Trey and Alec boy or girl names?

Trey is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.