Aleksey vs Shayan

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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Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksey Rank #5,998
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 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

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksey

Dmitri Nikolai Ivan Natasha Anastasia

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksey or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Aleksey at #5998 in the United States.

What do Aleksey and Shayan mean?

Aleksey means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Aleksey and Shayan boy or girl names?

Aleksey is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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