Wren vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Wren Rank #1,027

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1027 for Wren.

Is Wren or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Alec mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Wren and Alec boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.