Alexi vs Yeva

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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Yeva

Girl #5,171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Armenian Russian Georgian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,171
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yev

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alexi Rank #4,826
Yeva Rank #5,171

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 vs #5171 for Yeva.

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

Yeva ___

  • Yeva Sofia
  • Yeva Natalia
  • Yeva Iryna
  • Yeva Maria
  • Yeva Olena
  • Yeva Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

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Darya Oksana Mila Nadia Sasha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexi or Yeva more popular?

Alexi is more popular, ranked #4826 compared to Yeva at #5171 in the United States.

What do Alexi and Yeva mean?

Alexi means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Yeva means "life, living" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexi and Yeva boy or girl names?

Alexi is primarily a boy name. Yeva is primarily a girl name.

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