Alexey
Alexey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alexey
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis.
Etymology
Transliteration of Russian Алексе́й (Alekséj)
How popular is Alexey?
Since 1880, 19 girls and 560 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexey (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9916 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #2801 in 2017. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alexey
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Alexey
Names that peaked around the same time as Alexey and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Alexey FAQ
What does the name Alexey mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Алексе́й (Alekséj), equivalent to Alexis. Transliteration of Russian Алексе́й (Alekséj)
How popular is the name Alexey?
Since 1880, 19 girls and 560 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexey (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9916 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #2801 in 2017. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alexey a boy or girl name?
Alexey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 19 girls and 560 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.