Sergei Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Sergei

"A transliteration of the Russian male given name Серге́й (Sergéj), equivalent to Sergius."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1998 👥 371 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Серге́й (Sergéj), equivalent to Sergius.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
371
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Sergei Mean?

Sergius is a male given name of Ancient Roman origin after the name of the Latin gens Sergia or Sergii of regal and republican ages. It is a common Christian name, in honour of Saint Sergius, or in Kyivan Rus', of Sergius of the Holy Caves, one of saint Fathers of Kyiv, Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and has been the name of four popes. It has given rise to numerous variants, present today mainly in the Romance and Slavic languages. It is not common in English, although the Anglo-French name Sargent is possibly related to it.

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Sergius is a male given name of Ancient Roman origin after the name of the Latin gens Sergia or Sergii of regal and republican ages. It is a common Christian name, in honour of Saint Sergius, or in Kyivan Rus', of Sergius of the Holy Caves, one of saint Fathers of Kyiv, Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and has been the name of four popes. It has given rise to numerous variants, present today mainly in the Romance and Slavic languages. It is not common in English, although the Anglo-French name Sargent is possibly related to it.

Root Element
Sergei
Core Meaning
"A transliteration of the Russian male given name Серге́й (Sergéj), equivalent to Sergius."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Sergei

S 1
E 5
R 9
G 7
E 5
I 9
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

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

📊 Sergei in Numbers

371 US bearers
1998 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Sergei" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A transliteration of the Russian male given name Серге́й (Sergéj), equivalent to Sergius.".

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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)

~371 people named Sergei in the US. Peaked in 1998 with 16 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Sergei?

The Life Path number for Sergei is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 8.

Is Sergei a boy or girl name?

Sergei is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Sergei in the US?

Approximately 371 people in the United States are named Sergei. The name peaked in 1998 with 16 recorded uses.

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