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Sergej

Quick answerSergej derives from the Latin name Sergius, which is thought to originate from the Roman family name Sergius, possibly related to the Latin word "servus" meaning "servant." The name means "servant" or "attendant" in its original Latin sense.

Serbian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,702
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables2
OriginSerbian
LanguageSerbian
CultureSerbian, Slovene, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Bulgarian
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 1
Global rank#518

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Sergej

Sergej derives from the Latin name Sergius, which is thought to originate from the Roman family name Sergius, possibly related to the Latin word "servus" meaning "servant." The name means "servant" or "attendant" in its original Latin sense.

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Etymology

Sergej derives from the Latin name Sergius, which is thought to originate from the Roman family name Sergius, possibly related to the Latin word "servus" meaning "servant." The name means "servant" or "attendant" in its original Latin sense.

The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Russian, Serbian, and other Eastern European countries, with strong historical association with Orthodox Christianity; notable bearers include Russian cosmonauts, composers, and political figures throughout the 20th century.

Sergej currently ranks #4,702 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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