Alexi vs Marino

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marino

Boy #4,735 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea, from the sea"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Croatian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,735
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Rino

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Marino Rank #4,735

Marino is more popular, ranked #4735 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

Marino ___

  • Marino Antonio
  • Marino Luis
  • Marino Carlos
  • Marino James
  • Marino Rafael
  • Marino Angelo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Marino

Marco Leonardo Valentina Sofia Adriana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Marino more popular?

Marino is more popular, ranked #4735 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Marino mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Marino means "of the sea, from the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Alexi and Marino boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Marino is primarily a boy name.

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