Aleksey vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksey

Boy #5,998 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Aleksey Rank #5,998

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #5998 for Aleksey.

Is Aleksey or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Aleksey at #5998 in the United States.

What do Aleksey and Alex mean?

Aleksey means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksey and Alex boy or girl names?

Aleksey is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.