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Alexius

Alexius is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “helper, defender.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Alexius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian · Greek
Meaning
“helper, defender”
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛk.si.əs/
Also spelled
Alexios

About the name Alexius

Alexius belongs to the Italian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “helper, defender” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Alexios.

In the United States, Alexius first appears in Social Security records in 1928. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3219 in 1978, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 135 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alexius in US records

First recorded (US)
1928
Best US rank
#3219 in 1978
Peak year
1978
Total since 1880
135

Spellings & short forms

Alexios

Similar names

More names from the Italian shelf:

RomanItalianGiovanniItalianAngeloItalianMarcoItalianSalvatoreItalianDanteItalianOrlandoItalianMiloItalian

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alexius mean?

Alexius means “helper, defender” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alexius a boy or girl name?

Alexius is a boy name.

What origin is the name Alexius?

Alexius comes from the Italian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Alexios.

How popular is the name Alexius?

Alexius first appears in US records in 1928. Its best-ever ranking was #3219 in 1978, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Alexius?

Alexius is pronounced /əˈlɛk.si.əs/ (IPA).

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