Alexey vs Shayan

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexey Rank #5,082
Shayan Rank #1,749

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 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

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexey

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Natasha Katya

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexey or Shayan more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Alexey at #5082 in the United States.

What do Alexey and Shayan mean?

Alexey means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Alexey and Shayan boy or girl names?

Alexey is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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