What is the origin of the name Alexey?

Alexey is a name of Russian origin.

How popular is the name Alexey?

Alexey is currently ranked #5052 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alexey?

Alexey is pronounced ah-lek-SYEY.

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Alexey

ah-lek-SYEY

Popularity

#5052

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Russian

Total Births

568

Peak Year

#43 in 2017

First Recorded

1970

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alexey 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

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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

Alexey Pazhitnov
Russian software engineer, created Tetris.
Alexey Leonov
Soviet cosmonaut, first to walk in space.

Nicknames

Alex Lyosha

Spelling Variations

Alexei Alexy Oleksiy

Similar Names

Nikolai Sergei Vladimir

Personality Traits

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