Vance vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Vance Rank #996

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Alec mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Vance and Alec boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.