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Alexio

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LEK-see-oh /ɑˈlɛk.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Alexios/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'Low

In 30 seconds: A defender; a helper: Alexio is a form of Alexios — 'a defender'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-LEK-see-oh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA form of Alexios/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help'; 'a defender, a helper'
U.S. rank (2024)#6455 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alexio is a form of Alexios/Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help' — 'a defender, a helper'. Borne by Byzantine emperors and saints (St Alexius). A lyrical, classic name across Hispanic and Italian families (said 'ah-LEK-see-oh'; nickname Alex).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-defender-and-a-helper at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alexios means 'a defender, a helper' (Greek alexein, 'to defend') — Alexio is a lyrical Italian/Spanish-flavored form, classic and warm (said 'ah-LEK-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Alexios — root etymology

Variations

AlexiosAlexisAlejo

Nicknames

Alex

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexio mean?

Alexio is a form of Alexios/Alexis — Greek 'a defender, a helper'.

How do you pronounce Alexio?

It's said ah-LEK-see-oh /ɑˈlɛk.si.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alexio a boy or girl name?

Alexio is a boy's name.

How popular is Alexio?

Alexio is a rare name in the U.S.

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