Alys vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alys

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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Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

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Alys Rank #5,224

Alexei Rank #2,778

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

Is Alys or Alexei more popular?

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

What do Alys and Alexei mean?

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

Are Alys and Alexei boy or girl names?

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