Gender: Male
Origin: Russian
Meaning: Russian name for a male
Pronunciation: Sir-gay, sɪrˈɡeɪ, S ER G EY
Popularity Rank: #4,628
The name Sergei is of Russian origin and means Russian name for a male, derived from the Roman family name Sergius., Attendant, Protector, Shepherd. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sergei is commonly found in Russia, Kazakhstan, Israel, and 75 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sir-gay
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): sɪrˈɡeɪ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S ER G EY
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
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At NamesLook, the name Sergei is recorded 12,748 times globally, ranking it as the 4,628th most common name worldwide.
Sergei is most prevalent in Russia, with 7,599 occurrences, making it the 196th most popular name in the country.
In Estonia, the name Sergei is found among 1 in every 22 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | #196 | 1 : 54 |
| Kazakhstan | #709 | 1 : 278 |
| Israel | #1,180 | 1 : 514 |
| Estonia | #6 | 1 : 22 |
| United States of America | #4,598 | 1 : 3,213 |
| Palestine | #1,406 | 1 : 812 |
| Finland | #660 | 1 : 533 |
| France | #5,709 | 1 : 6,180 |
| Italy | #6,758 | 1 : 6,462 |
| Germany | #2,707 | 1 : 2,049 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sergei from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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