Alexei vs Jarisa

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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Jarisa

Girl #31,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fortress, citadel (via Larissa)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

African American American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,662
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jari, Risa

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Jarisa Rank #31,662

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #31662 for Jarisa.

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

Jarisa ___

  • Jarisa Marie
  • Jarisa Nicole
  • Jarisa Renee
  • Jarisa Ann
  • Jarisa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Jarisa

Marisa Larissa Javion Darius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Jarisa more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Jarisa at #31662 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Jarisa mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Jarisa means "fortress, citadel (via Larissa)" (Greek origin).

Are Alexei and Jarisa boy or girl names?

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

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