Defender of men
Aleksey is the Russian form of the Greek name Alexis. It is derived from the Greek word 'alexein', which means to defend or to help. The name has been borne by several Russian czars and is a staple in Eastern European history.
Less common today
Aleksey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,016 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last Tsesarevich of Russia
Prominent Russian writer and poet
Russian opposition leader and activist
The dashing count and lover of Anna Karenina · Anna Karenina
Four-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics
Video game designer who created Tetris
