What is the origin of the name Aleksey?

Aleksey is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Aleksey?

Aleksey is currently ranked #5887 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aleksey?

Aleksey is pronounced ah-lyek-SYEY.

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Aleksey

ah-lyek-SYEY

Popularity

#5887

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

569

Peak Year

#37 in 2006

First Recorded

1995

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Aleksey is the Russian form of the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender of mankind" or "helper."

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Alex Lyosha

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Numerology

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

Aleksey Navalny
Russian opposition leader and activist.
Aleksey Tolstoy
Russian writer.

Nicknames

Alex Lyosha

Spelling Variations

Alexei Alexy Oleksiy

Similar Names

Nikolai Sergei Vladimir

Personality Traits

protectivehelpfulstrongintelligent

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