Alexei vs Amelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexei

Boy #2,778 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek 'alexein'

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Slavic Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,778
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alyosha, Alex, Lyosha

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Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2778 for Alexei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexei ___

  • Alexei Nikolai
  • Alexei Dmitri
  • Alexei Ivan
  • Alexei Sergei
  • Alexei Mikhail
  • Alexei Vladimir

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Amelia mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexei and Amelia boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Amelia is primarily a girl name.

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