Alexey
Meaning: “helper, defender”
About the name Alexey
Alexey is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “helper, defender”. It is related to Alexis, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Alexey ranked #7215 for boys in the US, with 11 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2017. Since 2000, 97% of US babies named Alexey were boys.
Etymology
Equivalent to Alexis, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “helper, defender”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Alexey”, “Alexis”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #7215
- In 2015
- #3988
- Babies in 2025
- 11
Popularity of Alexey, 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.