Alexei vs Jalan

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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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Jalan Rank #9,100

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #9100 for Jalan.

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

Jalan ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Jalan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Jalan more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Jalan at #9100 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Jalan mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin).

Are Alexei and Jalan boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Jalan is primarily a boy name.

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