Alexei

Meaning defender of mankind
Origin Russian
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Alexei
Popularity Unique
Length 6
Syllables 3
Syllabification A-lex-ei

About Alexei

Alexei presents a fascinating complexity—traditionally associated with masculine Slavic heritage, yet increasingly embraced for girls with its soft, open-vowel ending. The name carries an air of literary sophistication and worldliness.

Its cross-cultural versatility allows it to feel at home in diverse settings while always maintaining its distinctive character.

Alexei suggests a person of substance and intellect, someone who defies easy categorization and approaches life with thoughtful curiosity.

A name with depth that reveals new dimensions as its bearer grows.

Variations of Name Alexei

Alexia
Alexa
Alexandra
Alexandria

Nicknames for Alexei

Alex
Lexy
Lex
Lexi
Al
Alexei

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Alaina
Anna
Alora
Audrey
Alexis
Aubrey
Alaia
Angela
Alani
Ainsley