Mikhael vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mikhael

Boy #2,941 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who is like God? (no one!)"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Russian Eastern European Christian Scandinavian

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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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Mikhael Rank #2,941

Alexei Rank #2,778

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #2941 for Mikhael.

Is Mikhael or Alexei more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Mikhael at #2941 in the United States.

What do Mikhael and Alexei mean?

Mikhael means "who is like God? (no one!)" (Hebrew origin). Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin).

Are Mikhael and Alexei boy or girl names?

Mikhael is primarily a boy name. Alexei is primarily a boy name.