Aleksey
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Aleksey is a boy name of Russian origin meaning "defender, protector, helper; one who defends".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Russian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
55 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
7 letters
Meaning
defender, protector, helper; one who defends
Etymology
Derived from the Greek name Alexios meaning ‘defender’, transmitted into Russian through Church Slavonic as Aleksey.
Famous People Named Aleksey
- Aleksey Tolstoy — Russian-Soviet writer (1883-1945)
- Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy — count, Russian poet, novelist and playwright
- Aleksey Remizov — Russian writer (1877-1957)
- Aleksey Apukhtin — Russian poet, writer and critic (1840–1893)
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleksey
What does the name Aleksey mean?
Aleksey means "defender, protector, helper; one who defends", and is of Russian origin.
What is the origin of the name Aleksey?
Aleksey originates from Russian, commonly used in Eastern Europe.
Is Aleksey a boy or girl name?
Aleksey is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Aleksey associated with?
Aleksey is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Aleksey?
Yes — notable people named Aleksey include Aleksey Tolstoy (Russian-Soviet writer, 1883-1945), Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy (count), Aleksey Remizov (Russian writer, 1877-1957) and Aleksey Apukhtin (Russian poet, 1840–1893).
Last updated: June 2026