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Aleksei: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A defending name meaning defender of the people, brave and noble.

Origin
Russian
Syllables
3
Current rank
#5948
Peak
#3410 in 2001

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1994: #546119942000: #420520002005: #462420052010: #484920102015: #960520152020: #59482020#1#9605

What Aleksei Means

Aleksei is a boy name of Russian origin. A defending name meaning defender of the people, brave and noble.

How Popular Aleksei Is

Aleksei currently ranks #5948 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3410 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Aleksei

  • Aleksei is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Aleksei is a name with Russian cultural heritage.

Names Like Aleksei

Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Aleksei

Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Aleksei.

Questions About Aleksei

What does Aleksei mean?

Aleksei is a boy name of Russian origin. A defending name meaning defender of the people, brave and noble.

How popular is Aleksei?

Aleksei currently ranks #5948 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3410 in 2001. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Aleksei come from?

Aleksei comes from Russian roots. Aleksei is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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