Alexey vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexey

Boy #5,082 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,082
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Alyosha, Lyosha

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Alexey Rank #5,082
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5082 for Alexey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexey ___

  • Alexey Ivan
  • Alexey Nikolai
  • Alexey James
  • Alexey Michael
  • Alexey Thomas
  • Alexey William

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexey

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Natasha Katya

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Alexey at #5082 in the United States.

What do Alexey and James mean?

Alexey means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexey and James boy or girl names?

Alexey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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