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Oleksii: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Oleksii · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Oleksii: 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

82 out of 100

Where Oleksii is popular

  • UkraineTop 40

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 Oleksii

Oleksii draws on Greek tradition and is generally taken to mean "Defender, protector." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.

The name is pronounced Oleksii and carries 3 syllables. Oleksii is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Олексій.

Today Oleksii is a well-loved favorite, scoring 82 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Олексій

FAQ

What does the name Oleksii mean?+

The name Oleksii means "Defender, protector".

What is the origin of the name Oleksii?+

Oleksii is a name of Greek origin.

Is Oleksii a girl or boy name?+

Oleksii is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Oleksii?+

Oleksii is pronounced Oleksii (3 syllables).

Is Oleksii a popular name?+

Oleksii is a well-loved favorite, scoring 82 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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