Aleksej Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LEK-say / əˈlɛk.seɪSlavic; Greek
Meaning
defender of mankind (Greek); protector (Slavic)
Historical & Cultural Background
Aleksej is a Slavic variant of the name Alexei, which is derived from the Greek name Alexandros. The name has been popular in various Slavic countries, particularly Russia, where it has historical significance due to its association with Russian royalty and saints.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alexei
- Aleksey
- Aleksej
International Variants
- Aleksy (Polish)
- Alexis (French)
- Aleksandr (Russian)
Famous people named Aleksej
Aleksej Navalny — Russian opposition leader.
Aleksej Serebryakov — Russian actor.
Fictional characters named Aleksej
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aleksej was first seen in the United States in 2018. Aleksej has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Aleksej has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aleksej
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |