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Alexios

Pronounced ah-LEK-see-ohsShare

Meaning: Defender; helper

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Alexios belongs to the Greek Alexis family, associated with helping or defending. Five Byzantine emperors bore the related imperial name, giving it a long historical record.

Nicknames

  • Alex

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Alexios comes from Greek.

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