Alec vs Darly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#880
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Darly Rank #29,197

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #29197 for Darly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alec ___

  • Alec James
  • Alec Thomas
  • Alec William
  • Alec Henry
  • Alec John
  • Alec Joseph

Darly ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alec

Claire Sophie Max Oliver Nora

If you choose Darly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Darly more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Darly at #29197 in the United States.

What do Alec and Darly mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alec and Darly boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Darly is primarily a boy name.

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