Gender: Male
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Defender or protector, Helper
Pronunciation: uh-LEK-see, /ʌˈlɛksi/, AH L EH K S IY
Popularity Rank: #2,723
Derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning 'defender' or 'protector'.
The name Alexey is of Russian origin and means Defender or protector, Helper. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alexey is commonly found in Russia, Kazakhstan, Israel, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-LEK-see
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʌˈlɛksi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AH L EH K S IY
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Alexey is recorded 23,761 times globally, ranking it as the 2,723th most common name worldwide.
Alexey is most prevalent in Russia, with 18,747 occurrences, making it the 91th most popular name in the country.
In Russia, the name Alexey is found among 1 in every 22 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #91 | 1 : 22 |
| Kazakhstan | #507 | 1 : 192 |
| Israel | #1,107 | 1 : 482 |
| United States of America | #4,126 | 1 : 2,792 |
| Palestine | #1,381 | 1 : 794 |
| Italy | #5,580 | 1 : 4,969 |
| Germany | #2,650 | 1 : 1,993 |
| Spain | #3,621 | 1 : 3,504 |
| Canada | #2,749 | 1 : 2,207 |
| United Kingdom | #5,494 | 1 : 4,767 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alexey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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