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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alexios — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alexio|Alexis
GreekBoy↑ Rising

Alexios

al-EHK-see-ohs · 4 syllables

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Boy
#4062
↑ Rising
#4062
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#3693 in 2022
5yr change
+48 ranks
Birth frequency
7.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4062 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Alexios

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4062

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+48 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekClassicRegal4-syllableAncient RootByzantineHistoricalBoy NameDefender ThemeFormal
Character
defensive strategistimperial authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Alexioss

strategicdiplomaticresilientauthoritativereformist
STRONG
High confidence

Alexios is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4062 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +48 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4062 · very rare
Alexios at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'ios' (warrior). Defender, protector, or helper.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Hellenistic
Peak rank:#3693 in 2022
5yr change:+48 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Alexios I Komnenos
Byzantine Emperor
Alexios Angelos
Byzantine Emperor
Similar Sound
AlexiosAlexanderAlexeiTheodorAdrian◈
Similar Style
ConstantineDimitriLeonidasNikolaiCassiusAurelius
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alexios
HelenaTheodoreSophiaMarcusCassian◈EvangelineJulianIris
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alexios · Overview
Summary

Alexios is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4062 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 48 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Regal character
Alexios carries a serious, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
alexios.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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