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Aleksey: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Aleksey · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Aleksey: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Defender, protector»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Popularity

84 out of 100

Where Aleksey is popular

  • RussiaTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Aleksey

Aleksey is a boy's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Defender, protector." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Aleksey, Aleksey runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Aleksey is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Алексей.

Today Aleksey is a well-loved favorite, scoring 84 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Алексей

FAQ

What does the name Aleksey mean?+

The name Aleksey means "Defender, protector".

What is the origin of the name Aleksey?+

Aleksey is a name of Greek origin.

Is Aleksey a girl or boy name?+

Aleksey is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Aleksey?+

Aleksey is pronounced Aleksey (3 syllables).

Is Aleksey a popular name?+

Aleksey is a well-loved favorite, scoring 84 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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