Names That Mean Men

Aleksa

Slavic variation of Alexander

"defending men"

One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in South Slavic countries.

Olexi

Greek

"defending men"

One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.

Olexei

Greek

"defending men"

One of the many attractive variations of the classic Alexander.

Àlex

Catalan short form of Alexander

"defending men"

Lyosha

Diminutive of Aleksei, Russian

"defending men"

Lyosha is a common nickname for Aleksei, the Russian form of Alexios.

Lexi

Diminutive of Alexandra, Greek

"defending men"

Lexi is technically unisex though used much more often for girls in the US, where it ranks among the female Top 100.

Alexio

Greek

"defending men"

Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.