Alexey vs Theodore

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexey Rank #5,082
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexey

Nikolai Dmitri Ivan Natasha Katya

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexey or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alexey at #5082 in the United States.

What do Alexey and Theodore mean?

Alexey means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alexey and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alexey is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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