Aleksei
Meaning: Defender, helper
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy
Rank in Finland: #529
Total: 393
History: Finnish families continue to find beauty and meaning in the name Aleksei. Its 769 bearers across Finland reflect steady, enduring popularity. Finnish naming records show it firmly as a masculine choice. Many feel it carries the resilience known in Finland as sisu.
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| Current rank (2020) | #490 |
| Babies named Aleksei in 2020 | 62 |
| Total recorded in Finland | 2,474 |
| Peak year | 1980 (985 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #103 |
| Years in records | 1900–2020 (12 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aleksei
What does the name Aleksei mean?
Aleksei means “Defender, helper” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Aleksei?
Aleksei has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender, helper”.
How popular is Aleksei in Finland?
Aleksei ranked #490 in Finland in 2020 — given to 62 babies that year.
When was Aleksei most popular?
Aleksei peaked in 1980 with 985 babies registered that year in Finland.
Is Aleksei a boy or girl name?
Aleksei is predominantly a boys' name in Finland — over 90% of Alekseis in registered births are male.
How long has Aleksei been recorded in Finland?
Aleksei appears in birth records in Finland across 12 years — from 1900 through 2020.