Aleksey vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksey

Boy #5,998 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

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Aleksey Rank #5,998

Alys Rank #5,224

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 vs #5998 for Aleksey.

Is Aleksey or Alys more popular?

Alys is more popular, ranked #5224 compared to Aleksey at #5998 in the United States.

What do Aleksey and Alys mean?

Aleksey means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Aleksey and Alys boy or girl names?

Aleksey is primarily a boy name. Alys is primarily a girl name.