Alexei - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alexei \a-lexei\ is a variant of Alexander (Greek) and Alexis (Greek), and the meaning of Alexei is "man's defender, warrior; defender, protector". See also Olexei.

The baby name Alexei sounds like Alexi and Alexey. Other similar baby names are Alex, Alexio, Alexan, Alexy, Alexus, Aleksi, Aleksei, Olexi and Olexey.

Alexei is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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