Aleksey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aleksey

Boy #5,998 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,998
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alyosha, Lesha, Alex

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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

Aleksey Rank #5,998
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5998 for Aleksey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksey ___

  • Aleksey James
  • Aleksey Michael
  • Aleksey Ivan
  • Aleksey Nikolai
  • Aleksey William
  • Aleksey Andrew

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksey

Dmitri Nikolai Ivan Natasha Anastasia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Aleksey at #5998 in the United States.

What do Aleksey and James mean?

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

Are Aleksey and James boy or girl names?

Aleksey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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