Whit vs Alek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Whit

Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Whit Rank #2,108

Alek Rank #1,976

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #2108 for Whit.

Is Whit or Alek more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Whit at #2108 in the United States.

What do Whit and Alek mean?

Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin). Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Whit and Alek boy or girl names?

Whit is primarily a boy name. Alek is primarily a boy name.