Alexey Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Alexey

"A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2017 👥 568 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
568
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Alexey Mean?

Alexey is a Russian male given name derived from the Greek Aléxios (Αλέξιος), meaning "Defender", and thus of the same origin as the Latin Alexius.

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Alexey is a Russian male given name derived from the Greek Aléxios (Αλέξιος), meaning "Defender", and thus of the same origin as the Latin Alexius.

Root Element
Alexey
Core Meaning
"A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Alexey

A 1
L 3
E 5
X 6
E 5
Y 7
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Alexey in Numbers

568 US bearers
2017 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Alexey" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~568 people named Alexey in the US. Peaked in 2017 with 43 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Alexey?

The Life Path number for Alexey is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 7.

Is Alexey a boy or girl name?

Alexey is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 97% male and 3% female.

How many people are named Alexey in the US?

Approximately 568 people in the United States are named Alexey. The name peaked in 2017 with 43 recorded uses.

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