Yan vs Alexei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yan

Boy #2,873 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flame, bright"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Eastern European Russian Ukrainian

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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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Yan Rank #2,873

Alexei Rank #2,778

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

Is Yan or Alexei more popular?

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

What do Yan and Alexei mean?

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

Are Yan and Alexei boy or girl names?

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