Alexi vs Timofey

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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Timofey

Boy #4,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,720
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tima, Timka, Tim

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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Timofey Rank #4,720

Timofey is more popular, ranked #4720 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

Timofey ___

  • Timofey Alexei
  • Timofey Nikolai
  • Timofey Ivan
  • Timofey Dmitri
  • Timofey Pavel
  • Timofey Ilya

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alexi

Nico Demi Zara Sasha Mia

If you choose Timofey

Natasha Alexei Masha Yuri Dasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Timofey more popular?

Timofey is more popular, ranked #4720 compared to Alexi at #4826 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Timofey mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Timofey means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Alexi and Timofey boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Timofey is primarily a boy name.

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