Timur vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timur

Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

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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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Timur Rank #2,615

Alexei Rank #2,778

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

Is Timur or Alexei more popular?

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

What do Timur and Alexei mean?

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

Are Timur and Alexei boy or girl names?

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