Aleksey

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Aleksey Pronunciation

Aleksey is 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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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

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

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

Themes & Styles

Greek Russian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Aleksey?

Aleksey is pronounced ah-lek-SAY (/ˌɑ.lɛkˈseɪ/). Press play above to hear Aleksey said aloud.

How do you say Aleksey?

Aleksey is said ah-lek-SAY (/ˌɑ.lɛkˈseɪ/). Press play above to hear Aleksey said aloud.

What does the name Aleksey mean?

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

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.