Defender of men
Aleksei is the Russian form of the Greek name Alexis. It is derived from the Greek word 'alexein', which means to help or to defend. It has been a popular name for Russian royalty and saints for centuries.
Less common today
Aleksei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,501 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Russian opposition leader and activist
Soviet cosmonaut and first person to walk in space
The dashing count and lover of Anna Karenina · Anna Karenina
The youngest Karamazov brother, often called Alyosha · The Brothers Karamazov
Stanley Cup-winning professional hockey player
The last Tsesarevich of Russia
