Defender of men
Alexei is a Russian form of the Greek name Alexios. It shares the same root as Alexander but has historically been treated as a distinct name in Eastern Europe, often associated with royalty and saints.
Less common today
Alexei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,110 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The last Tsesarevich of Russia
Soviet cosmonaut and first person to conduct a spacewalk
Russian opposition leader and activist
Former NHL All-Star hockey player
The dashing count and love interest in Anna Karenina · Anna Karenina
The protagonist and youngest brother, often called Alyosha · The Brothers Karamazov
