Zev vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zev

Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Zev Rank #908

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Zev or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Zev and Alec mean?

Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Zev and Alec boy or girl names?

Zev is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.