Alexei vs Andrey

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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Andrey

Boy #2,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, virile"

Origin: Greek Andreas

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,628
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andrei, Drew, Andy

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Andrey Rank #2,628

Andrey is more popular, ranked #2628 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

Andrey ___

  • Andrey Nikolai
  • Andrey Sergei
  • Andrey Dmitri
  • Andrey Pavel
  • Andrey Ivan
  • Andrey Alexei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Andrey more popular?

Andrey is more popular, ranked #2628 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Andrey mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin).

Are Alexei and Andrey boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Andrey is primarily a boy name.

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