Alyosha Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LYOH-shah / əˈljoʊʃə

Russian; Greek

Meaning

defender of mankind (Greek); noble (Russian)

Historical & Cultural Background

Alyosha is a diminutive of the name Alexei, which has Greek origins meaning 'defender of mankind.' In Russian culture, Alyosha is often associated with warmth and friendliness, frequently used in literature and folklore. The name gained popularity through characters in Russian literature, notably in works by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It reflects a deep cultural heritage in both Russian and Greek traditions.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Alyosha
  • Alyoshka
  • Alexei

International Variants

  • Aleksey (Russian)
  • Alexis (Greek)
  • Aleksej (Slavic)

Famous people named Alyosha

Alyosha Popovich — legendary hero.

Alyosha Sokolov — Russian poet.

Fictional characters named Alyosha

Alyosha Karamazov — The Brothers Karamazov.

Sibling Suggestions

AlexeiAnastasiaMikhailDmitriSofiaNikita

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alyosha was first seen in the United States in 2013. Alyosha has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Alyosha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alyosha

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20136
20205
20216