Alexei
Meaning: “helper, defender”
About the name Alexei
Alexei is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “helper, defender”. It is related to Alexius, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Alexei ranked #3245 for boys in the US, with 36 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2021. Since 2000, 93% of US babies named Alexei were boys.
Etymology
Equivalent to Alexius, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “helper, defender”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Alexei”, “Alexius”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #3245
- In 2015
- #2968
- Babies in 2025
- 36
Popularity of Alexei, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.