Defender of men
Alexios is the original Greek form of the name Alexis. It is derived from the Greek verb 'alexein', which means to ward off, keep, or defend. Historically, it was a common name among Byzantine emperors and nobility.
Less common today
Alexios isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,174 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Byzantine Emperor during the First Crusade
Protagonist and mercenary · Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Byzantine Emperor during the Sack of Constantinople
