Alexius

Alexius is a masculine given name derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning “defender” or “helper.”

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Alexios: Alexios is a Greek masculine given name derived from alexō, meaning “to defend” or “to help.” Alexius is a Latinized form of this Greek name.
Alexios I Komnenos: Alexios I Komnenos was Byzantine emperor from 1081 to 1118 and founder of the Komnenian dynasty. His name appears in Latin sources as Alexius, making him a prominent historical bearer.
Alexander: Alexander is a masculine given name derived from Greek, traditionally interpreted as “defender of men.” Its similar protective meaning can obscure that it has a distinct Greek formation.
Greek etymology: Greek etymology is the study of the origins and historical development of words in Greek. It traces Alexius to a verb expressing defense or assistance.
Ancient Greek: Ancient Greek is the language spoken and written in Greece and surrounding regions from antiquity through late antiquity. The name’s root and original form belong to this language.
Alexios II Komnenos: Alexios II Komnenos was Byzantine emperor from 1180 to 1183. His short reign provides another prominent Byzantine example of the Greek name.
Alexandra: Alexandra is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Alexandros. It shares a protective root with Alexius but belongs to a different name family.
Alexō: Alexō is an Ancient Greek verb meaning “to defend” or “to help.” This verb is the root behind the traditional meaning of Alexius.
Greek language: Greek is an Indo-European language with a written history spanning more than three millennia. Greek forms of Alexius remain in use alongside Latinized variants.
Alexios III Angelos: Alexios III Angelos was Byzantine emperor from 1195 to 1203. Western accounts often render his name as Alexius.