Abraxas vs Alai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraxas

Boy #24,372 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine supreme being, cosmic power"

Origin: Gnostic Greek

Cultural Roots

American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brak, Ax, Rax

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abraxas Rank #24,372
Alai Rank #14,406

Alai is more popular, ranked #14406 vs #24372 for Abraxas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraxas ___

  • Abraxas Orion
  • Abraxas Silas
  • Abraxas Cole
  • Abraxas Rex
  • Abraxas Magnus
  • Abraxas Cade

Alai ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraxas

Orion Zephyr Oberon Lucifer Seraphim

If you choose Alai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraxas or Alai more popular?

Alai is more popular, ranked #14406 compared to Abraxas at #24372 in the United States.

What do Abraxas and Alai mean?

Abraxas means "divine supreme being, cosmic power" (Gnostic Greek origin).

Are Abraxas and Alai boy or girl names?

Abraxas is primarily a boy name. Alai is primarily a girl name.

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