ALEXEI  

Gender: M
Origin: Russian and Greek variation of ALEXANDER
Meaning: "defending warrior"

There are countless opportunities to exoticize Alexander, and this is one of the most straightforward. Other variations are: ALEXANDROS, ALEXIOS, and ALEKSEI.

Alexei is being discussed in our message boards:

• Triple A, Triple B, Triple C...Boys!
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Read Nameberry blog posts about Alexei:

• EXOTIC LITE: Boys' Edition
• EMMA'S DAUGHTERS
• RUSSIAN BOYS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES