Alexi vs Karas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexi

Boy #4,826 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Lex, Al

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Karas

Boy #4,767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Lithuanian/Baltic

Cultural Roots

Greek Lithuanian Latvian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,767
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Karas Rank #4,767

Karas is more popular, ranked #4767 vs #4826 for Alexi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexi ___

  • Alexi James
  • Alexi Reed
  • Alexi Cole
  • Alexi Stone
  • Alexi Cruz
  • Alexi Dane

Karas ___

  • Karas James
  • Karas Thomas
  • Karas Eli
  • Karas Cole
  • Karas Reed
  • Karas Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Karas

Lyra Maris Darius Andras Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Karas more popular?

Karas is more popular, ranked #4767 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Karas mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Karas means "war, battle" (Lithuanian/Baltic origin).

Are Alexi and Karas boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Karas is primarily a boy name.

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