The baby name Aleksey is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /əˈlɛkseɪ/ (uh-LEK-say); RU: /ɐˈlʲeksʲej/ (a-LYEK-sey).
Aleksey is Russian in Origin.
The baby name Aleksey is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /əˈlɛkseɪ/ (uh-LEK-say); RU: /ɐˈlʲeksʲej/ (a-LYEK-sey).
Aleksey is Russian in Origin.
Aleksey (Алексей) is the standard Russian form of a name ultimately from the Greek Alexios, related to Alexandros and built on alexein, “to defend, help.” It carries the meaning “defender” or “helper,” and entered East Slavic usage through Byzantine Christian and Old Church Slavonic channels. In Russian it has long stood as a dignified, approachable classic with a warm, familiar sound.
Usage is anchored by revered figures such as Saint Alexius of Rome and Metropolitan Alexius of Moscow, and by Tsar Aleksey Mikhailovich of the 17th century; literature adds Tolstoy’s Aleksey Karenin and Dostoevsky’s Alyosha Karamazov. Common variants include Alexei, Aleksei, and Alexey; Aleksej (Serbo-Croatian, Slovene); Alexej (Czech, Slovak); Aleksi (Finnish, Georgian); Oleksii/Oleksiy (Ukrainian); and Alyaksey (Belarusian). Diminutives are Alyosha, Lyosha, and Lesha, while international feminine counterparts are Alexia and Alessia.
| Aleksey Batalov Aleksey Batalov was a celebrated Soviet and Russian actor best known for starring in the classic films The Cranes Are Flying, Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, and The Lady with the Little Dog. He also worked as a director, screenwriter, and teacher, and was widely admired for playing noble, dignified characters. | Aleksey Chadov Aleksey Chadov is a Russian actor best known for his role in the film 'Night Watch', which was a major hit in Russia. He has also starred in 'Day Watch' and 'The 9th Company', showcasing his versatility and talent in the Russian film industry. | Aleksey Devotchenko Aleksey Devotchenko was a Russian actor best known for his roles in the television series 'Bandit Petersburg' and 'The Streets of Broken Lights'. He was born in 1965 and became a prominent figure in Russian theater and television. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM | Boys | 0 | #34 | 3 | 614 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #35 | 6,029 | 12,621 |
| RU | 0 | #65 | 213 | 3,641 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #79 | 3 | 756 |
| KZ | 0 | #80 | 11 | 1,452 | |
| BG | 0 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #118 | 8 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #128 | 4 | 3,473 |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 1,400 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #134 | 214 | 6,578 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #146 | 6 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #175 | 5 | 4,064 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #191 | 29 | 3,850 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #210 | 2 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| PS | 0 | #220 | 7 | 5,692 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #269 | 5 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #274 | 9 | 6,291 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #288 | 17 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #312 | 24 | 6,459 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #375 | 7 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #384 | 4 | 2,865 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #414 | 135 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #419 | 195 | 10,983 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #460 | 39 | 11,913 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #537 | 16 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #668 | 15 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #697 | 4 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #878 | 15 | 7,044 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #900 | 31 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #931 | 22 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #937 | 15 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #973 | 9 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,081 | 12 | 22,615 |
| TR | 0 | #1,195 | 17 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,411 | 61 | 10,046 |
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