Gender: Male
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Defender or protector, Defender of Man, Helper
Pronunciation: uh-LEK-see, /ʌˈlɛk.si/, AH L EH K S EY
Popularity Rank: #12,021
Derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning 'defender' or 'protector'. It is considered a form of Alexander.
The name Alexei is of Russian origin and means Defender or protector, Defender of Man, Helper. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alexei is commonly found in Russia, United States of America, Italy, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-LEK-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʌˈlɛk.si/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L EH K S EY
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Alexei is recorded 4,020 times globally, ranking it as the 12,021th most common name worldwide.
Alexei is most prevalent in Russia, with 1,287 occurrences, making it the 648th most popular name in the country.
In Moldova, the name Alexei is found among 1 in every 95 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #648 | 1 : 316 |
| United States of America | #5,291 | 1 : 3,882 |
| Italy | #4,089 | 1 : 3,222 |
| France | #6,054 | 1 : 6,722 |
| Israel | #2,958 | 1 : 1,760 |
| Spain | #4,211 | 1 : 4,267 |
| Mexico | #5,270 | 1 : 6,256 |
| Palestine | #3,329 | 1 : 2,477 |
| United Kingdom | #5,747 | 1 : 5,076 |
| Canada | #3,702 | 1 : 3,299 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alexei from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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