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Sergey as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sergey

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The baby name Sergey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': 'SER-gay (ˈsɜrɡeɪ)', 'russian': 'Сергей (sʲɪrˈɡʲej)'}.

Sergey is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: {'english': 'SER-gay (ˈsɜrɡeɪ)', 'russian': 'Сергей (sʲɪrˈɡʲej)'}

What is the meaning of the name Sergey ?

The baby name Sergey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': 'SER-gay (ˈsɜrɡeɪ)', 'russian': 'Сергей (sʲɪrˈɡʲej)'}.

Sergey is Russian in Origin.

Sergey is the Russian transliteration of Cyrillic Сергей, from the ancient Roman family name Sergius, probably of Etruscan origin with uncertain sense. Variants include Sergei and Sergej; French Serge; Italian and Spanish Sergio, Portuguese Sérgio; Romanian Sergiu; Polish Sergiusz; Belarusian Siarhei; and Ukrainian Serhiy/Serhii. Russian diminutives are Seryozha and Seryoga.

The name spread in Eastern Christianity through the cult of early martyrs Sergius and Bacchus and became deeply rooted in Russia thanks to St. Sergius of Radonezh (14th century), keeping Sergey popular through the Soviet and post‑Soviet eras. In the English‑speaking world it is familiar via figures like composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein, and rocket engineer Sergei Korolev. Its precise meaning is unknown; later folk etymologies link it to Latin servare “to protect” or servus “attendant,” inspiring interpretations such as “guardian” or “servant.”

Sergey has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Sergey

Sergey Mikhalkov Politician · Born 1913 · Russia Sergey Mikhalkov was a Russian writer best known for his children's books and satirical fables. He is especially remembered for works like Uncle Styopa and for writing the lyrics to the Soviet and later Russian national anthem. Sergey Lazarev Actor|musician · Born 1983 · Russia Sergey Lazarev is a Russian singer best known for his solo music career and for first rising to fame as a member of the pop duo Smash!!. Some of his well-known songs include “You Are the Only One,” “Scream,” and “Take It Off.” Sergey Sobyanin Politician · Born 1958 · Russia Sergey Sobyanin is a Russian politician best known as the mayor of Moscow, a role he has held since 2010. Before that, he was governor of Tyumen Oblast, head of the presidential administration, and deputy prime minister of Russia.
Sergey Ilyushin Politician · Born 1894 · Soviet Union Sergey Ilyushin was a Soviet aircraft designer best known for founding the Ilyushin design bureau. He helped create some of the Soviet Union’s most famous aircraft, including the Ilyushin Il-2 and Il-62. Sergey Sokolov Politician · Born 1911 · Russia Sergey Sokolov was a prominent Russian politician known for his role as the Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union from 1984 to 1987. He played a key part in shaping Soviet military policies during the Cold War era. His leadership was particularly noted during the Soviet-Afghan War. Sergey Bodrov, Jr. Actor · Born 1971 · Russia Sergey Bodrov, Jr. was a Russian actor and filmmaker best known for his role in the film 'Brother' and its sequel 'Brother 2'. His performances in these films made him a prominent figure in Russian cinema during the late 1990s. Tragically, his promising career was cut short when he died in an avalanche in 2002 while filming in the Caucasus Mountains.

Sergey – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
RU Boys 0 #1 33,096 12,621
KZ Boys 0 #4 2,599 6,578
RU 0 #5 1,234 3,641
KZ 0 #15 115 1,452
TM Boys 0 #20 17 614
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
EE 0 #34 4 1,051
MD 0 #34 1 434
EE Boys 0 #37 127 2,087
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
MD Boys 0 #54 29 756
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
CY Boys 0 #74 60 3,473
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
BG 0 #78 5 1,799
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
PS Boys 0 #81 1,307 10,655
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
IL Boys 0 #86 1,934 10,983
LT 0 #88 1 949
GE Boys 0 #100 10 2,055
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
LT Boys 0 #107 47 2,166
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
AZ Boys 0 #123 9 1,400
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
RS Boys 0 #131 24 2,277
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BG Boys 0 #134 101 3,850
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
PS 0 #142 77 5,692
MT Boys 0 #163 14 4,064
HU Boys 0 #164 11 3,954
IL 0 #164 118 6,291
CZ Boys 0 #167 171 6,530
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
PL Boys 0 #194 167 6,459
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
IR 0 #225 7 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
GR Boys 0 #236 32 6,912
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JP Boys 0 #274 24 7,909
CN Boys 0 #280 40 9,639
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
KZ Girls 0 #300 21 5,862
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
PT Boys 0 #306 62 7,951
DK Boys 0 #308 18 7,401
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
RU Girls 0 #339 169 11,913
Finland Boys 0 #340 88 2,041
MU Boys 0 #348 10 8,477
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
Austria Boys 0 #403 40 2,180
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
IR Boys 0 #409 150 10,162
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
Finland Boys 2026 #443 285 3,552
CR Boys 0 #456 32 10,188
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
Germany Boys 0 #668 299 5,697
SG Boys 0 #679 19 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IT 0 #690 25 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #693 5 13,071
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
Spain Boys 0 #731 203 5,610
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NL Boys 0 #856 96 5,873
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
EG Boys 0 #874 13 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #888 5 7,044
CO Boys 0 #899 22 15,656
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
MX Boys 0 #968 15 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,002 91 22,615
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IT Boys 0 #1,026 456 10,046
TR 0 #1,092 120 19,440
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Sergey is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
AE
AF
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People also ask about Sergey

Sergey is predominantly a boy's name.
Sergey is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'english': 'SER-gay (ˈsɜrɡeɪ)', 'russian': 'Сергей (sʲɪrˈɡʲej)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sergei, Sergey, Sergiy, Sergii, Sergej and Serge.
Across languages, Sergey has these equivalents: Sergius (Latin), Sergio (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Serge (French), Sergiu (Romanian), Sergiusz / Siergiej (Polish), and 2 more.
Yes — Sergey ranked #387 in France in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Sergey ranks highest in France (#387 in 2018).
Sergey's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #888 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 13 notable people named Sergey are in our database, including Sergey Mikhalkov (Politician), Sergey Lazarev (Actor|musician), Sergey Sobyanin (Politician).