Alexei vs Alys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexei

Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

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Girl #5,224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble kind, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Welsh English Medieval European

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Alexei Rank #2,778

Alys Rank #5,224

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #5224 for Alys.

Is Alexei or Alys more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Alys at #5224 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Alys mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Alys means "noble kind, of noble birth" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Alexei and Alys boy or girl names?

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