Alexius

Q: What is the origin of Alexius?

Alexius is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Alexius?

According to the latest SSA data, Alexius is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Alexius a girl name?

Alexius is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Defender"

Latinized form of Greek Alexios, from a verb meaning to defend, prominent in Byzantine and saintly contexts.

Themes:defendersaintbyzantinegreek

Biblical Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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Popularity History of Alexius

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Alexius Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Alexius.

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Aleie

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Alex

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aley

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alex

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xius

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iusy

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exiy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Alexius

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Alexius mean?

Alexius means "Defender". Latinized form of Greek Alexios, from a verb meaning to defend, prominent in Byzantine and saintly contexts.

What is the origin of Alexius?

Alexius is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Alexius?

According to the latest SSA data, Alexius is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Alexius a girl name?

Alexius is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Alexius?

Popular nicknames for Alexius include Aleie, Alex, aley, alex, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Alexius?

There are many names similar to Alexius in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withA

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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