Van vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Van Rank #909

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Alec mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Van and Alec boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.