Aleksei vs Dmitry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksei

Boy #5,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,658
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alek, Aleks, Lyosha

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Dmitry

Boy #5,493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,493
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dima, Mitya, Dimi

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Dmitry Rank #5,493

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 vs #5658 for Aleksei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksei ___

  • Aleksei Ivan
  • Aleksei Dmitri
  • Aleksei Mikhail
  • Aleksei Nikolai
  • Aleksei Sergei
  • Aleksei Vladimir

Dmitry ___

  • Dmitry Alexander
  • Dmitry Ivan
  • Dmitry Nikolai
  • Dmitry Viktor
  • Dmitry Sergei
  • Dmitry Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Dmitry

Natasha Olga Igor Nikolai Katerina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Dmitry more popular?

Dmitry is more popular, ranked #5493 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Dmitry mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Dmitry means "devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksei and Dmitry boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Dmitry is primarily a boy name.

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