Aleksei vs Nicholai

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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Nicholai

Boy #5,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Scandinavian Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,610
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nick, Nico, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Nicholai Rank #5,610

Nicholai is more popular, ranked #5610 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

Nicholai ___

  • Nicholai James
  • Nicholai Alexander
  • Nicholai William
  • Nicholai Ivan
  • Nicholai Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Nicholai

Aleksei Natasha Dmitri Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Nicholai more popular?

Nicholai is more popular, ranked #5610 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Nicholai mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Nicholai means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksei and Nicholai boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Nicholai is primarily a boy name.

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