Alexios vs Hermes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexios

Boy #4,109 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Byzantine Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,109
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Alex, Alexio, Lex

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alexios Rank #4,109
Hermes Rank #3,980

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 vs #4109 for Alexios.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alexios ___

  • Alexios Konstantinos
  • Alexios Nikolaos
  • Alexios Dimitrios
  • Alexios Petros
  • Alexios Ioannis
  • Alexios Michael

Hermes ___

  • Hermes Apollo
  • Hermes Orion
  • Hermes Leo
  • Hermes Magnus
  • Hermes Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alexios

Nikolaos Konstantinos Theodoros Eirene Zoe

If you choose Hermes

Apollo Athena Artemis Daphne Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexios or Hermes more popular?

Hermes is more popular, ranked #3980 compared to Alexios at #4109 in the United States.

What do Alexios and Hermes mean?

Alexios means "defender of men, protector of the people" (Greek origin). Hermes means "messenger of the gods" (Greek origin).

Are Alexios and Hermes boy or girl names?

Alexios is primarily a boy name. Hermes is primarily a boy name.

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