Alexei
BoyGreek
Alexei is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Defender".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Greek
Popularity
86 / 100
Syllables
3
Length
6 letters
Meaning
Defender
Etymology
Alexey is a Russian male given name derived from the Greek Aléxios (Αλέξιος), meaning "Defender", and thus of the same origin as the Latin Alexius.
Famous People Named Alexei
- Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia — Last Russian tsesarevich and heir apparent of the Russian Empire (1904–1918); youngest child of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)
- Alexei Popyrin — Australian tennis player (born 1999)
- Alexei Panshin — American writer and critic (1940–2022)
- Alexei Mateevici — Romanian writer (1888-1917)
- Alexei Ramírez — baseball player
Frequently Asked Questions About Alexei
What does the name Alexei mean?
Alexei means "Defender", and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of the name Alexei?
Alexei originates from Greek.
Is Alexei a boy or girl name?
Alexei is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Alexei?
Yes — notable people named Alexei include Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (Last Russian tsesarevich and heir apparent of the Russian Empire (1904–1918); youngest child of Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna (Alix of Hesse)), Alexei Popyrin (Australian tennis player, born 1999), Alexei Panshin (American writer and critic, 1940–2022), Alexei Mateevici (Romanian writer, 1888-1917) and Alexei Ramírez (baseball player).
Last updated: June 2026