Alexei
Meaning of Alexei
Originating from Russia, the name Alexei is a popular choice for baby boys. It is pronounced as uh-LEK-say (/ʌlɛkˈseɪ/) in Russian. Variations of this name include Aleksei and Aleksey. In terms of popularity in the United States, Alexei has been steadily increasing in usage over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around 2800-3100 in terms of occurrence, with around 25-51 newborns being given this name annually. The name Alexei carries an air of strength and uniqueness, making it a great choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet timeless name for their son.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as uh-LEK-say (/ʌlɛkˈseɪ/)
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Notable People Named Alexei
| Alexei Anatolievich Navalny is a prominent Russian opposition leader, lawyer, and anti-corruption activist, known for his advocacy against corruption in Russia and his opposition to President Vladimir Putin's government. |
| Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia - Alexei Nikolaevich, the last Tsesarevich, was the youngest child and only son of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, born with haemophilia and treated by Grigori Rasputin. |
| Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was a pioneering Soviet cosmonaut who conducted the first spacewalk in 1965 and was also an accomplished writer and artist. |
| Alexei Konstantinovich Yagudin is a highly accomplished Russian former competitive figure skater, known for his Olympic and World championship titles. |
| Alexei Popyrin is an Australian professional tennis player. |
| Alexei Vyacheslavovich Kovalev is a former professional ice hockey player and current assistant coach for HC Kunlun Red Star in the KHL. |
| Alexei Mikhailovich Vasiliev is a distinguished Russian Arabist and Africanist, holding the title of Dr. of Science, Professor, and full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences since 2011. |
| Alexei Valeryevich Yashin is a former professional ice hockey center who played in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders, as well as in the Russian Superleague and Kontinental Hockey League, and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2020. |
| Alexei Dzhermenovich Gvishiani is a prominent Russian scientist and full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, known for his extensive contributions to various scientific organizations and institutions. |
| Alexei Dmitriyevich Krasnozhon is a Russian-American former competitive figure skater known for his achievements in the United States and Russia. |
| Alexei Shirov is a renowned Latvian and Spanish chess player who reached the second rank in the world in 1994. |
| Alexei Viktorovich Ivanov is a renowned Russian writer known for his award-winning work. |
| Alexei Osipovich Ratmansky is a renowned Russian-American choreographer and former ballet dancer known for his work with the Moscow Bolshoi Ballet and American Ballet Theatre. |
| Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov was a prominent Soviet, Russian, and American theoretical physicist known for his significant contributions to condensed matter physics, and he was a co-recipient of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics. |
| Alexei Yurievich Nemov, a former artistic gymnast from Russia, achieved great success with five world championships, three European championships, and twelve Olympic medals. |
