Alexei vs Mikhael

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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Mikhael

Boy #2,941 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God? (no one!)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Eastern European Christian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,941
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mik, Mike, Mikey

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Mikhael Rank #2,941

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 vs #2941 for Mikhael.

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

Mikhael ___

  • Mikhael James
  • Mikhael Alexander
  • Mikhael David
  • Mikhael Anthony
  • Mikhael Robert
  • Mikhael John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Mikhael

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Abigail Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Mikhael more popular?

Alexei is more popular, ranked #2778 compared to Mikhael at #2941 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Mikhael mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Mikhael means "who is like God? (no one!)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexei and Mikhael boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Mikhael is primarily a boy name.

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