Name Meaning & Origin
"A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
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.
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.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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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.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~568 people named Alexey in the US. Peaked in 2017 with 43 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Alexey is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 7.
Alexey is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 97% male and 3% female.
Approximately 568 people in the United States are named Alexey. The name peaked in 2017 with 43 recorded uses.
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