UK boy's name
Alexios
Masculine name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender of mankind".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alexios is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexios popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 6 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alexios is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Alexios. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alexios ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 6 boys were registered as Alexios.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexios as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2023
6 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Alexios mean?
The name Alexios has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to help," combined with the suffix "-ios," which is a common ending for Greek masculine names. The name is often associated with the concept of protection, strength, and courage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alexios can be found in the New Testament of the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of a Jewish Christian from Pontus. This suggests that the name was already in use during the 1st century AD among Greek-speaking populations.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alexios. In the Byzantine Empire, Alexios I Komnenos (1048-1118) was a prominent emperor who reigned from 1081 to 1118 and played a crucial role in the First Crusade. His reign marked a period of political and military stability for the empire after a period of turmoil.
Another historical figure with this name was Alexios Doukas (c. 1072-1142), a Byzantine prince and military leader who briefly held the throne of the Byzantine Empire in 1081 before being deposed by Alexios I Komnenos.
In the realm of saints, Saint Alexios the Man of God (c. 411-c. 459) was a Christian ascetic and hermit who is venerated in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. His life story, which involves renouncing worldly wealth and living unrecognized as a beggar near his father's house, has been widely celebrated in literature and art.
During the Renaissance period, Alexios Apokaukos (c. 1345-1369) was a prominent Byzantine scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the intellectual revival of the era. His works on logic, physics, and metaphysics were highly influential.
More recently, Alexios Minotis (1919-2008) was a renowned Greek composer and conductor who made significant contributions to the development of contemporary Greek classical music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Alexios, reflecting its enduring presence and significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alexios over time
The chart below shows babies named Alexios registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alexios, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexios by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexios was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3784 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4202 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alexios
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alexios: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alexios in the UK right now?
In 2023, Alexios was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Alexios most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 6 babies registered as Alexios in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alexios?
Masculine name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender of mankind".
How many people are called Alexios in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Alexios across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.