Aleksei vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and James mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Aleksei and James boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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