Defender of mankind
A modern feminine variant of Alexis, derived from the Greek verb alexein, meaning to defend or help. While it peaked in popularity in the late 1990s, it remains a distinct alternative to the more common Alexandra or Alexis.
Less common today
Alexus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #178 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Reality television personality
