Aleksei vs Ilyan

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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Ilyan

Boy #5,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is Lord (variant of Elijah)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,528
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ily, Ian, Yan

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Ilyan Rank #5,528

Ilyan is more popular, ranked #5528 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

Ilyan ___

  • Ilyan David
  • Ilyan Samuel
  • Ilyan Michael
  • Ilyan Joseph
  • Ilyan Nathan
  • Ilyan Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Ilyan

Elias Zion Levi Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Ilyan more popular?

Ilyan is more popular, ranked #5528 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Ilyan mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Ilyan means "God is Lord (variant of Elijah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aleksei and Ilyan boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Ilyan is primarily a boy name.

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