Turner vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Turner Rank #1,007

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1007 for Turner.

Is Turner or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Turner and Alec mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Turner and Alec boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.