Defender of men
Alexey is a Russian form of the Greek name Alexis. It is derived from the Greek word 'alexo', which means to help or defend. Historically popular among Russian royalty and saints, it remains a staple in Eastern Europe while sounding distinctive in the United States.
Less common today
Alexey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,815 in 2017.
The last Tsesarevich of Russia
Video game designer and creator of Tetris
Soviet cosmonaut and first person to conduct a spacewalk
Russian opposition leader and activist
Former professional NHL hockey player
The protagonist of The Brothers Karamazov · The Brothers Karamazov
The dashing count and lover of Anna Karenina · Anna Karenina
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
