Aleksei vs Emma

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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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Emma mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Aleksei and Emma boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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