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Aleksi

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Pronounced ah-LEK-see /ɑˈlɛk.si/Medium

Meaning: The Finnish and Russian short form of Alexis/Alexander, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') and aner ('man') - 'defender of men; protector.' Warm and Nordic.Low

In 30 seconds: A Nordic classic: Aleksi is a Finnish/Russian form of Alexander, 'defender of men' (said 'ah-LEK-see'). Warm and strong.

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Origin MediumFinnish, Greek, Russian

MeaningThe Finnish and Russian short form of Alexis/Alexander, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') and aner ('man') - 'defender of men; protector.' Warm and Nordic.

U.S. rank (2023)#7765 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aleksi is a Finnish/Russian form of Alexis/Alexander, from Greek, 'defender of men; protector.' It reads warm and strong, familiar in Finland and Russia - rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-LEK-see').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Aleksi is the Finnish and Russian form of Alexis/Alexander, from Greek roots for 'to defend' and 'man' - 'defender of men' - a warm, familiar name across the Nordic and Slavic worlds (said 'ah-LEK-see').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Aleksi — Finnish/Russian Alexis/Alexander; Greek 'defender of men'

Variations

AlekseyAlexiAleksey

Nicknames

AlekLexi

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Alexei— the Russian cousin form

Alexander— the classic root

Alasdair— the same classic feel

Alessi— shares Aleksi's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleksi mean?

Aleksi is a Finnish/Russian form of Alexis/Alexander, meaning 'defender of men; protector.'

How do you pronounce Aleksi?

It's said ah-LEK-see /ɑˈlɛk.si/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aleksi a boy or girl name?

Aleksi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aleksi?

Aleksi is extremely rare in the U.S.