Alexei
Alexei: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɛkseɪ/
Meaning and origin of Alexei
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
How popular is Alexei?
Since 1880, 117 girls and 1,369 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexei (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7555 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #2087 in 2000. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alexei FAQ
What does the name Alexei mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexius.
How popular is the name Alexei?
Since 1880, 117 girls and 1,369 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexei (8% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7555 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #2087 in 2000. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alexei a boy or girl name?
Alexei is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 117 girls and 1,369 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.