Servant; protector; shepherd
Derived from the Roman family name Sergius, which is of ancient Etruscan origin. While its exact etymology is debated, it is traditionally associated with the Latin word for servant or guardian. It has been a prominent name in Russia and Eastern Europe for centuries, often associated with Saint Sergius of Radonezh.
Less common today
Sergei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,244 in 1998.
Renowned Russian composer and virtuoso pianist
Major 20th-century Russian composer
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Hockey Hall of Fame center
Lead Soviet rocket engineer during the Space Race
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US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).