Alexei: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Defender
Origin
Russian
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
uh-LEK-say

Alexei is a Russian boy's name meaning “defender”. It appears in our list of Autumn Baby Names for a Fall-Born Little One.

Meaning & Origin of Alexei

Meaning: Defender.

Origin: Russian.

How to Pronounce Alexei

uh-LEK-sayIPA /əˈlɛkseɪ/

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