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Sergei

♂ Boy

Pronounced SUR-gay /ˈsɜːr.geɪ/Medium

Meaning: Sergei is the Russian form of Sergius, an old Roman (Latin) family name of uncertain deeper meaning. Long a staple in Russia, it is carried by many saints, composers and cosmonauts.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic Russian name: Sergei is the form of the old Roman Sergius (said 'SUR-gay'). We note its origin honestly.
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Origin LowRussian
MeaningSergei is the Russian form of Sergius, an old Roman (Latin) family name of uncertain deeper meaning. Long a staple in Russia, it is carried by many saints, composers and cosmonauts.
U.S. rank (2021)#9544 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819252021

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

As a boy's name, Sergei is the Russian form of the Roman family name Sergius. Its deeper meaning is uncertain, which we note. A strong two-beat name (said 'SUR-gay').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as a distinctive Russian pick. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Sergei has been a Russian mainstay for centuries, from Saint Sergius of Radonezh to composers and cosmonauts. Behind it stands the Roman family name Sergius, whose deeper meaning is uncertain, which we note (said 'SUR-gay').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Sergei — Russian form of Roman Sergius; deeper meaning uncertain

Variations

SergeySergeSergio

Nicknames

SergeSeriozha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sergei mean?

Sergei is the Russian form of Sergius, an old Roman family name whose deeper meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sergei?

It's said SUR-gay /ˈsɜːr.geɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sergei a boy or girl name?

Sergei is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Sergei?

Sergei is extremely rare in the U.S.

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