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Sergey

♂ Boy

Pronounced sur-GAY /sɛrˈɡeɪ/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of Sergius, an ancient Roman family name (gens Sergia) whose meaning is not securely known — 'servant' and 'guardian' are commonly offered but unproven. It entered Russian through the Orthodox church and Saint Sergius of Radonezh, one of Russia's most beloved saints. The root meaning is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A Russian classic from an old Roman family name: Sergey descends from Latin Sergius (said 'sur-GAY'). Its root meaning is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin MediumRussian, Latin
MeaningThe Russian form of Sergius, an ancient Roman family name (gens Sergia) whose meaning is not securely known — 'servant' and 'guardian' are commonly offered but unproven. It entered Russian through the Orthodox church and Saint Sergius of Radonezh, one of Russia's most beloved saints. The root meaning is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13860 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019912024

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

Sergey is the Russian form of Latin Sergius, the name of an old Roman gens whose etymology has never been settled; guesses include 'servant' and 'guardian', but the honest answer is that we do not know. The name spread through the church, and in Russia it is tied to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, the fourteenth-century monk who founded the Trinity Lavra. It has been among Russia's most-used names ever since (said 'sur-GAY').

In the U.S. it is rare, carried mainly by Russian-speaking families. Rare, classic, and Russian.

Did you know? Sergius was a Roman clan name — like Julius or Claudius — and nobody is quite sure what it originally meant. In Russia the name belongs above all to Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and it has been a favorite for centuries.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sergey — Russian form of Latin Sergius; Roman gens name, meaning uncertain; Saint Sergius of Radonezh

Variations

SergeiSergioSerge

Nicknames

SeryozhaSerge

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sergey mean?

Sergey is the Russian form of Latin Sergius, an old Roman family name. Its original meaning is not securely known, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sergey?

It's said sur-GAY /sɛrˈɡeɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sergey a boy or girl name?

Sergey is a boy's name.

How popular is Sergey?

Sergey is rare in the U.S., though long a favorite in Russia.

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