Alec vs Wren

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

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Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,442
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Alec Rank #880
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #880 for Alec.

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

Wren ___

  • Wren Elizabeth
  • Wren Amelia
  • Wren Josephine
  • Wren Louise
  • Wren Marie
  • Wren Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alec

Claire Sophie Max Oliver Nora

If you choose Wren

Fern Sage Lark Robin Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alec or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Wren mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Alec and Wren boy or girl names?

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

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