Defender of mankind
Elexus is a modern phonetic variant of Alexis. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Alexios, which stems from the word 'alexein' meaning to help or defend. While less common than its parent name, it retains the same strong etymological roots of protection.
Less common today
Elexus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,351 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
