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/
Popularity of Alexei
● Peak: #2087 in 2000 · ● Latest: #2744 in 2024. Higher on the chart = more popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–2024.
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