Alexey vs Nikolay

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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Nikolay

Boy #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Serbian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,223
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kolya, Nikola, Nik

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Popularity Comparison

Alexey Rank #5,082
Nikolay Rank #5,223

Alexey is more popular, ranked #5082 vs #5223 for Nikolay.

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

Nikolay ___

  • Nikolay Alexei
  • Nikolay Sergei
  • Nikolay Dmitri
  • Nikolay Ivan
  • Nikolay Pavel
  • Nikolay Boris

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexey

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Natasha Katya

If you choose Nikolay

Aleksandra Tatiana Mikhail Dmitri Katya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexey or Nikolay more popular?

Alexey is more popular, ranked #5082 compared to Nikolay at #5223 in the United States.

What do Alexey and Nikolay mean?

Alexey means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Nikolay means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexey and Nikolay boy or girl names?

Alexey is primarily a boy name. Nikolay is primarily a boy name.

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