Alexei vs Timur

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
Timur Rank #2,615

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 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

Timur ___

  • Timur Khan
  • Timur Ali
  • Timur Bek
  • Timur Sultan
  • Timur Ruslan
  • Timur Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexei

Natasha Dmitri Sonya Mikhail Katerina

If you choose Timur

Rustam Kamil Amir Zara Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexei or Timur more popular?

Timur is more popular, ranked #2615 compared to Alexei at #2778 in the United States.

What do Alexei and Timur mean?

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

Are Alexei and Timur boy or girl names?

Alexei is primarily a boy name. Timur is primarily a boy name.

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