Alexey - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Alexey \a-lexey\ is a variant of Alexis (Greek), and the meaning of Alexey is "defender, protector".

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

Alexey 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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