Alek vs Mikhail

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Russian Eastern European Hebrew Arabic

15 High Risk

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Alek Rank #1,976

Mikhail Rank #1,912

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 vs #1976 for Alek.

Is Alek or Mikhail more popular?

Mikhail is more popular, ranked #1912 compared to Alek at #1976 in the United States.

What do Alek and Mikhail mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Mikhail means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alek and Mikhail boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Mikhail is primarily a boy name.