Aleksei
Meaning
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,658
- Total SSA Count
- 17
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Alek, Aleks, Lyosha
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of mankind"
Origin: Greek
"home, homestead"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
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Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 vs #30707 for Baile.
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Aleksei is more popular, ranked #5658 compared to Baile at #30707 in the United States.
Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Baile means "home, homestead" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Baile is primarily a girl name.