Alexei vs Machela

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
Machela Rank #31,451

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #31451 for Machela.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Alexei ___

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

Machela ___

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Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Machela more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Machela at #31451 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Machela mean?

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

Are Alexei and Machela boy or girl names?

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

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