Gender Pair
Alexis vs Alexus: Masculine & Feminine Forms
Alexus is described as a feminine variant of Alexis, making them gendered forms of the same root.
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Alexis
Origin: Greek
The name 'Alexis' means "defender" or "helper" in Greek, derived from the verb *alexein* (to defend, to ward off).
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Alexus
Origin: Latin
The name 'Alexus' is a modern feminine variant of 'Alexis', meaning "defender" or "helper" from the Greek root *alexein* (to defend).
Alexis and Alexus share the same root — one is the traditional masculine form, the other the feminine form. Neither is a misspelling of the other; they're a matched pair, often used for siblings or twins.