What is the origin of the name Aleksej?

Aleksej is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Aleksej?

Aleksej is currently ranked #10958 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleksej?

Aleksej is pronounced ah-lek-SAY.

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Aleksej

ah-lek-SAY

Popularity

#10958

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2021

First Recorded

2018

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Aleksej is a Russian form of the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender of mankind."

Nickname Watch

Alex Lesha

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Spelling Variations

Alexei Alexey Aleksiej

Similar Names

Dimitri Nikolai Sergei Vladimir Maxim

Personality Traits

ProtectiveStrongIntelligentBrave

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