Leander vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English 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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Leander Rank #1,751

Alexei Rank #2,778

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #2778 for Alexei.

Is Leander or Alexei more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Leander and Alexei mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin).

Are Leander and Alexei boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Alexei is primarily a boy name.