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Alexey

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Alexey

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

Meaning: Spelling of Aleksei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'Medium

In 30 seconds: A defender: Alexey is the Russian Aleksei — 'defender, helper'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, Russian
MeaningSpelling of Aleksei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'
U.S. rank (2024)#5052 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 549

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719702024

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

Alexey is a spelling of Aleksei — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — 'defender, helper'. A crisp, classic name across Russia (Tsar Alexei; the tsarevich Alexei Romanov); nickname Alyosha or Lyosha.

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

Did you know? Alexis comes from Greek alexo, 'to defend, to help' — Alexey is a spelling of the Russian Aleksei (Tsar Alexei; the Romanov tsarevich Alexei); crisp and classic.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Aleksei — root etymology

Variations

AlekseiAlekseyAlexei

Nicknames

Alyosha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexey mean?

Alexey is the Russian Aleksei — Greek 'defender, helper'.

How do you pronounce Alexey?

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

Is Alexey a boy or girl name?

Alexey is a boy's name.

How popular is Alexey?

Alexey is a rare name in the U.S.

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