Alexio
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Alexio
The name 'Alexio' is a variant of 'Alexius,' derived from the Greek name 'Alexios' (Ἀλέξιος), meaning "defender" or "helper," from the verb 'alexein' (to defend).
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Etymology
The name 'Alexio' is a variant of 'Alexius,' derived from the Greek name 'Alexios' (Ἀλέξιος), meaning "defender" or "helper," from the verb 'alexein' (to defend). It is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures, often within Roman Catholic contexts, notably associated with Saint Alexius, a 5th-century Christian ascetic venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions.
Alexio currently ranks #6,479 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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