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Alexus
Pronounced ə-LEK-səs /əˈlɛk.səs/High
Meaning: -us spelling of Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help' — 'the defender; the helper'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Alexus is a -us spelling of Alexis — from Greek alexein, 'to defend, to help, to ward off' (the same root as Alexander). A crisp, modern name (a 1990s–2000s favourite with this spelling); the -us styling personalizes it (nicknames Lexi, Lexus).
It registers thinly beside Alexis. Rare, the-defender-and-helper at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Alexus mean?
Alexus spells Alexis — Greek 'the defender; the helper'.
How do you pronounce Alexus?
It's said ə-LEK-səs /əˈlɛk.səs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Alexus a boy or girl name?
Alexus is a girl's name.
How popular is Alexus?
Alexus is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Alexis is more common.