Alexius
Alexius: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɛk.si.əs/
Meaning and origin of Alexius
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Alexius, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios) or Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
How popular is Alexius?
Since 1880, 1,515 girls and 135 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexius (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1406 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #3219 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Alexius FAQ
What does the name Alexius mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Alexius, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios) or Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
What is the origin of the name Alexius?
Alexius is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Alexius?
Since 1880, 1,515 girls and 135 boys in the U.S. have been named Alexius (92% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1406 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #3219 in 1978. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Alexius a boy or girl name?
Alexius is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,515 girls and 135 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.