Aleksei vs Maksym

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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Maksym

Boy #5,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the greatest, greatest one"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Polish Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,628
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Maks, Max

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Maksym Rank #5,628

Maksym is more popular, ranked #5628 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

Maksym ___

  • Maksym Bohdan
  • Maksym Ivan
  • Maksym Sergiy
  • Maksym James
  • Maksym Alexander
  • Maksym Viktor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Maksym

Dmytro Andriy Oleksandr Natalya Iryna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Maksym more popular?

Maksym is more popular, ranked #5628 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Maksym mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Maksym means "the greatest, greatest one" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Aleksei and Maksym boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Maksym is primarily a boy name.

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