Aleksey Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LEK-see / əˈlɛk.siRussian; Greek
Meaning
defender of mankind (Greek); protector (Russian)
Historical & Cultural Background
Aleksey is a variant of the Greek name Alexios, which has roots in the word 'alexein,' meaning 'to defend.' In Russian culture, Aleksey has been a popular name, often associated with historical figures and saints, reflecting the name's significance in both religious and secular contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alexey
- Aleksei
- Aleksey
International Variants
- Alexis (French)
- Aleksy (Polish)
- Aleksandr (Russian)
Famous people named Aleksey
Aleksey Navalny — Russian opposition leader.
Aleksey Serebryakov — Russian actor.
Fictional characters named Aleksey
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aleksey was first seen in the United States in 1995. Aleksey has ranked as high as #1346 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Washington, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Aleksey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aleksey (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 37 |
| 2007 | 31 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |