Sergei
/S-EH-R-G-EH-IH/
Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.
See Sergei scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Sergei is a boy's name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Russian, Ukrainian, European families, Sergei carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Sergei
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 Sergei resonates in either tradition.
How Sergei sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Sergei breaks down into 6 phonemes: /S-EH-R-G-EH-IH/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Sergei — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Sergei
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Names similar to Sergei
If Sergei 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 Sergei
Common questions about Sergei
What does the name Sergei mean?
Sergei means "Servant, attendant — Sergei (Russian Сергей, from Latin Sergius) is the Russian form of an old Roman family name. It is revered across Orthodox Christianity through Sergius of Radonezh, patron saint of Russia and monastic reformer, who blessed the prince Dmitri Donskoy before the decisive battle of Kulikovo.." It is a boy name of Russian origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Sergei a boy or girl name?
Sergei is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Sergei?
Sergei is of Russian origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, Ukrainian, European families.
What are common nicknames for Sergei?
Common short forms of Sergei include Seryozha, Sergey.
What is the numerology of Sergei?
Sergei has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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