Alexei vs Miklo

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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Miklo

Boy #2,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Croatian Slavic Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,620
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mik, Milo

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Popularity Comparison

Alexei Rank #2,778
Miklo Rank #2,620

Miklo is more popular, ranked #2620 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

Miklo ___

  • Miklo Ivan
  • Miklo Stefan
  • Miklo Luca
  • Miklo Anton
  • Miklo Franz
  • Miklo Sasha

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Miklo

Zoran Dragan Maja Ivana Luka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Miklo more popular?

Miklo is more popular, ranked #2620 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Miklo mean?

Alexei means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek 'alexein' origin). Miklo means "who is like God" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Alexei and Miklo boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Miklo is primarily a boy name.

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