Aleksey
Russian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Aleksey
The name 'Aleksey' means "defender" or "helper of mankind," derived from the Ancient Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος), itself from the verb *alexein* (to defend or protect).
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Etymology
The name 'Aleksey' means "defender" or "helper of mankind," derived from the Ancient Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος), itself from the verb *alexein* (to defend or protect). It is predominantly used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, particularly in Russia and other Slavic nations, where it gained prominence through Saint Alexius of Rome and later Russian Tsars like Alexei Mikhailovich.
Aleksey currently ranks #6,824 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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