Aleksei Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-lek-SAY / əˈlɛk.seɪRussian; Greek
Meaning
defender of mankind (Greek); protector (Russian)
Historical & Cultural Background
Aleksei is a Russian variant of the Greek name Alexios, which has roots in the word 'alexein,' meaning 'to defend.' In Russian culture, Aleksei has been borne by several notable historical figures, including tsars and saints, reflecting its significance in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alexei
- Aleksey
- Aleksej
International Variants
- Alexis (French)
- Aleksandr (Russian)
- Aleksy (Polish)
Famous people named Aleksei
Aleksei Navalny — Russian opposition leader.
Aleksei Serebryakov — Russian actor.
Fictional characters named Aleksei
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aleksei was first seen in the United States in 1994. Aleksei has ranked as high as #1274 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Aleksei has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aleksei (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 9 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 17 |