Alexei vs Yan

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 #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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Alexei Rank #2,778

Yan Rank #2,873

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #2873 for Yan.

Is Alexei or Yan more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Yan at #2873 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Yan mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Yan means "flame, bright" (Chinese origin).

Are Alexei and Yan boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Yan is primarily a boy name.