Aleksei vs Stavros

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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Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksei Rank #5,658
Stavros Rank #5,557

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 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

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksei

Natasha Katya Dmitri Ivan Sasha

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksei or Stavros more popular?

Stavros is more popular, ranked #5557 compared to Aleksei at #5658 in the United States.

What do Aleksei and Stavros mean?

Aleksei means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin).

Are Aleksei and Stavros boy or girl names?

Aleksei is primarily a boy name. Stavros is primarily a boy name.

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