Aleksei
/AA-L-EH-K-S-EH-IH/
Defender — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek Alexios. Borne by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the second Romanov ruler and father of Peter the Great, whose reign produced a great law-code that served as the foundation of the Russian state for two centuries. A princely Christian name of protection across the Eastern Slavic world.
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Aleksei is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Defender — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek Alexios. Borne by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the second Romanov ruler and father of Peter the Great, whose reign produced a great law-code that served as the foundation of the Russian state for two centuries. A princely Christian name of protection across the Eastern Slavic world." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian families, Aleksei carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Aleksei
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Aleksei resonates in either tradition.
How Aleksei sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Aleksei — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Aleksei
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Names similar to Aleksei
If Aleksei resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Russian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Aleksei
Common questions about Aleksei
What does the name Aleksei mean?
Aleksei means "Defender — the Russian form of Alexis, from Greek Alexios. Borne by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the second Romanov ruler and father of Peter the Great, whose reign produced a great law-code that served as the foundation of the Russian state for two centuries. A princely Christian name of protection across the Eastern Slavic world.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Aleksei a boy or girl name?
Aleksei is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Aleksei?
Aleksei is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian families.
What are common nicknames for Aleksei?
Common short forms of Aleksei include Alyosha.
What is the numerology of Aleksei?
Aleksei has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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