Aleksey
Meaning of Aleksey
Aleksey is a masculine name with Russian origins. It is pronounced as ah-LEK-see (/ɐˈlʲeksʲɪj/) in Russian. This name is also seen spelled as Alexei. Aleksey has been given to boys in the United States since at least 1995, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been given to between 10 and 37 newborn boys each year. While not among the most popular names, Aleksey carries a strong and distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common choices. Parents looking for a unique yet timeless name may find Aleksey to be an appealing option for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ah-LEK-see (/ɐˈlʲeksʲɪj/)
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Notable People Named Aleksey
| Aleksey Feofilaktovich Pisemsky was a Russian novelist and dramatist known for his realistic portrayal of ordinary people in Russian literature. |
| Count Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy, also known as A. K. Tolstoy, was a prominent Russian poet, novelist, and playwright, best known for his historical dramas and satirical works. |
| Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy was a versatile Russian writer known for his contributions to science fiction and historical fiction. |
| Aleksey Nikolayevich Pleshcheyev was a 19th-century Russian poet and former member of the Petrashevsky Circle. |
| Aleksey Stepanovich Khomyakov was a prominent Russian theologian, philosopher, poet, and amateur artist who co-founded the Slavophile movement and his son, Nikolay Khomyakov, was a speaker of the State Duma. |
| Aleksey Suvorin - Aleksei Sergeyevich Suvorin was a prominent newspaper and book publisher and journalist in the late Russian Empire. |
| Aleksey Gennadyevich Dyumin is a Russian politician and military leader who currently serves as the Governor of Tula Oblast and has held various high-ranking positions in the Russian government and military. |
| Aleksey Vladimirovich Batalov was a celebrated Soviet and Russian actor, director, and screenwriter known for his portrayal of noble characters, honored as a People's Artist of the USSR and a Hero of Socialist Labour. |
| Aleksey Nikolayevich Ovchinin is a Russian Air Force Major and cosmonaut who made his first spaceflight in 2016 and was assigned as Commander of Soyuz MS-10 in 2018. |
| Aleksey Vladimirovich Goman is a Russian pop singer, composer, and television presenter who gained fame by winning the first season of Narodny Artist, the Russian version of Pop Idol. |
| Aleksey Petrovich Maresyev was a Soviet and Russian military pilot who achieved the status of a Soviet fighter ace during World War II despite becoming a double amputee. |
| Aleksey Semenenko is a Ukrainian and German classical violinist who won second prize at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels in 2015, and has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Europe and the U.S., while also teaching at the Folkwang University of the Arts in Germany's Ruhr Area. |
| Aleksey Yefimovich Kleshchev was a Belarusian general and politician who served as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic and led partisans in Pinsk during World War II. |
| Aleksey Mikhailovich Igudesman is a multi-talented Russian-German violinist, composer, conductor, comedian, and actor known for his performances in the comedy-musical duo Igudesman & Joo. |
| Aleksey Maratovich Orlov is a Russian politician who has served as the Russian Federation Senator from Kalmykia since 2019, and was previously the Head of Kalmykia from 2010 to 2019. |
