Alexey

Alexey Meaning & Origin

About Alexey
The name Alexey is of Russian origin and is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning "defender" or "protector." It is a masculine name that carries the connotation of strength, bravery, and the ability to safeguard others. Alexey is often associated with individuals who are reliable, loyal, and willing to stand up for what they believe in.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alexey are male.

Alexey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -42.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A4020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 L EH1 K S IY0
🌐 IPA
/alexey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alexey in Braille

Here's how to represent Alexey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alexey in braille

How to Spell the Name Alexey in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alexey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alexey in sign language

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