Name Alexej Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Alexej

Alexej is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Alexej?

Alexej is a Slovak and Czech form of the Greek names Aléxios (Αλέξιος) or Aléxis (Ἀλέξις) and corresponds to the name Alexis.

What does the name Alexej mean?

Alexej means “defending men”, “defender of men”, “defender of the people” or “protector of men” (from ancient Greek “aléxein/ἀλέξειν” = to defend/protect + “anēr/ἀνήρ” = man).

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