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Aleksej

♂ Boy

Pronounced uh-LEK-say /əˈlɛk.seɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic (Slovene/Czech) form of Alexei or Alexius, from the Greek for 'defender; helper.' The -j spelling reflects Slavic orthography. A strong classic-rooted name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Slavic form of Alexei: Aleksej means 'defender, helper' (said 'uh-LEK-say'). Strong and classic-rooted.
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Origin MediumSlavic
MeaningA Slavic (Slovene/Czech) form of Alexei or Alexius, from the Greek for 'defender; helper.' The -j spelling reflects Slavic orthography. A strong classic-rooted name.
U.S. rank (2025)#9762 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleksej is a Slovene/Czech form of Alexei/Alexius, rooted in the Greek for 'defender; helper.' The final -j reflects Slavic spelling, and the name reads as a strong, classic-rooted choice (said 'uh-LEK-say').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Slavic families. Rare, strong, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Aleksej is a Slavic (Slovene/Czech) form of Alexei, from the Greek for 'defender; helper' - the same family as Alexius and Alexander (said 'uh-LEK-say').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Aleksej — Slovene/Czech form of Alexei/Alexius; Greek 'defender'

Variations

AlexeiAlekseiAleksey

Nicknames

AlekLex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksej mean?

Aleksej is a Slavic form of Alexei/Alexius, from the Greek for 'defender; helper.'

How do you pronounce Aleksej?

It's said uh-LEK-say /əˈlɛk.seɪ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleksej a boy or girl name?

Aleksej is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aleksej?

Aleksej is a rare name in the U.S., more common in Slavic countries.

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