Alexei vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexei

Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,778
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Adolf Rank #26,599

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Adolf more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Adolf mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Alexei and Adolf boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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