Alexei vs Timur

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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Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

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Alexei Rank #2,778

Timur Rank #2,615

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 vs #2778 for Alexei.

Is Alexei or Timur more popular?

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Timur mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin).

Are Alexei and Timur boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Timur is primarily a boy name.