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Aleksey

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How to Pronounce Aleksey

Pronounced ah-lek-SAY /ˌɑ.lɛkˈseɪ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alexei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'Medium

In 30 seconds: A defender; a helper: Aleksey is the Russian Alexei — 'a defender'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ah-lek-SAY').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA spelling of Alexei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'
U.S. rank (2024)#5887 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 559

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619952024

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

Aleksey is a spelling of Alexei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help, to ward off' — 'a defender, a helper'. Borne by Russian tsars, saints, and the heir Alexei Romanov. A crisp, classic Russian name (said 'ah-lek-SAY'; nicknames Alyosha, Lyosha).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Eastern European families. Rare, a-defender at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexis means 'a defender, a helper' (Greek alexo, 'to defend') — Aleksey is a spelling of the Russian Alexei, crisp and classic (borne by tsars and the saintly Alexei; said 'ah-lek-SAY').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Aleksey — root etymology

Variations

AlexeiAlekseiAlexey

Nicknames

Alyosha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksey mean?

Aleksey is the Russian Alexei — Greek 'a defender, a helper'.

How do you pronounce Aleksey?

It's said ah-lek-SAY /ˌɑ.lɛkˈseɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Aleksey a boy or girl name?

Aleksey is a boy's name.

How popular is Aleksey?

Aleksey is a rare name in the U.S.

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